Why it matters
Roots drive water and nutrient uptake, so building them at establishment pays off all season and is the best place to start a performance program.
When it appears
Establishment and transplant; maintained through the season.
How to identify it
- Stunted, stress-prone plants
- Shallow, sparse root systems when lifted
- Deficiency symptoms despite adequate fertility
How to manage it
- Relieve compaction; build soil biology.
- Use Root Boost at establishment with Charge Bioboost and Kelp Boost.
Recommended Vegalab program
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Root acceleration | Root Boost | Metabolic root accelerator |
| Soil biology | Charge Bioboost | Living bacterial inoculant |
| Transplant vigour | Kelp Boost | Transplant success & vigorous roots |
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