Ecothrive Life-Cycle is the organic soil amendment to rejuvenate used living soil and coco coir. Its premium blend replenishes nutrients and microbiology, ensuring high yields, improved flavour, and sustainable growing for multiple cycles.
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Experience sustainable growing with Ecothrive Life-Cycle, the ultimate organic soil amendment designed to rejuvenate and revitalise depleted growing media. This versatile blend, containing premium ingredients like mealworm frass (Ecothrive Charge), neem, and seaweed meal, replenishes essential nutrients and beneficial microbiology. Life-Cycle allows living soil and coco-based mixes to be reused again and again, drastically reducing costs and environmental waste while ensuring consistently high yields and improved flavour profiles for every crop cycle.
Key Benefits of Using Ecothrive Life-Cycle
- Soil Reusability and Cost Savings: Designed specifically to replenish spent soil and coco coir, eliminating the expense and chore of disposing of old media and buying new bags.
- Comprehensive Nutrient Spectrum: Replenishes depleted soil with a balanced mix of primary nutrients (N-P-K 2/4.5/2.4) and essential trace minerals, including micronised Rock Phosphate and Basalt Rock Dust.
- Boosts Plant Defence: Includes Ecothrive Charge (Mealworm Frass) and Neem to strengthen the plant's natural immune response and offer protection against common soil pests and pathogens.
- Enhanced Flavour and Aroma: Contains Gypsum (Calcium Sulphate) which is crucial for improving the final quality, flavour, and aroma of fast-growing plants.
- Revitalises Soil Biology: Rich in Humic and Fulvic Acids which chelate nutrients, stimulate microbial activity (especially when paired with Ecothrive Biosys), and ensure long-term soil health.
How to use Ecothrive Life-Cycle
Life-Cycle is a dry powder amendment that is mixed into the substrate to replenish or enhance nutrient content.
Rejuvenating Used Soil/Coco Coir:
- Application Rate: Lightly dust 2–8 tablespoons (30–120g) onto 45–60L of used soil.
- Method: Blend thoroughly with the media. It is also recommended to add fresh compost or worm castings (approximately 5% of the pot volume) to increase biological diversity.
- Note: Application rates can be reduced over multiple cycles.
Creating Custom Living Soil Mixes:
- Application Rate per 50L of Soil/Coco:
- Light Fertility: 300–400g
- Moderate Fertility: 500–600g
- High Fertility: 800–1000g - Method: Mix Life-Cycle thoroughly with your base substrate and 20–30% high-quality compost/worm castings. Allow the mix to "cook" and cool down before use.
Top Dressing Established Plants:
- Application Rate: Lightly dust the surface of each 40–50L pot with 1–2 tablespoons (15–30ml).
- Frequency: Top-dress once in late vegetative/early flowering stage and again 3–4 weeks later.
- Method: Water as usual immediately after application. The last top dress should be applied 4–5 weeks before harvest.
Can be used with most grow media including soil and coco.
Available in 250g, 1kg and 5kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Life-Cycle be used with any type of growing media?
Yes, Life-Cycle is designed to be highly versatile. While it is formulated to perfectly complement Ecothrive Living Soil, it works great with any soil or coco-based potting mix to enhance its nutrient content and overall biological vitality, making it reusable.Is Ecothrive Life-Cycle certified for organic growing?
Absolutely. Life-Cycle is composed of 100% organic, premium-quality raw, dry ingredients, making it an ideal choice for organic growers committed to sustainable gardening practices and natural soil health.Does Life-Cycle contain all the nutrients needed for a full grow cycle?
Life-Cycle contains a broad spectrum of nutrients, minerals, and growth enhancers designed to replenish soil and provide a sustained, slow-release feed. While it provides a strong foundation, growers often choose to supplement with microbial teas like Ecothrive Biosys or liquid feeds to meet the high demands of heavy-fruiting plants.What is the benefit of reusing my soil/coco coir instead of buying new media?
Reusing your growing media with Life-Cycle offers two main benefits: economy and sustainability. It drastically cuts down on the recurring cost of purchasing and disposing of spent soil, while also minimising your environmental footprint by avoiding landfill waste.SKU: 1344 Free delivery on orders over £60*
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