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General
General questions about bio365 media.Our Technologies
Descriptions of bio365 patented technologies.Products
Information for individual products and product recommendations.Inputs
Information on the inputs we use and organic certifications.Biology
Related to the biology in our soil (what we cultivate).Nutrients
Learn more about the nutrients in bio365 soils and how they benefit plants.Water
Water is an essential part of plant growth.Heavy metals
Information on heavy metals in bio365 soil.Pests and Pathogens
Common pests, pathogens, and how bio365 keeps both out of our products and facilities.Packaging
Packaging sizes and information, how to use grow bags, and more.Ordering & Returns
How to Order, Minimum Orders, Returns, Shipping, Payment, Terms, and More.
Recent Articles
BIOCOCO Quick Start Guide
If you are just starting out in or looking for guidance on BIOCOCO, please see the below attached Quick Start Guide.BIOSTART Technical Package
Please see the attachment below.What is the recommended pH for watering?
We recommend following the guidelines outlined by your fertilizer manufacturer for water pH recommendations. Otherwise, a pH around 6 - 6.5 should be just fine. All bio365 growing media includes a dual biochemical buffer. The biological and chemical ...Do you recommend a specific type of water?
We do not, but it is important to understand the quality of water being used in horticulture. In particular, you should understand the alkalinity of you water and presence of any minerals. If you have a high ppm water source, we recommend treating ...Can I start seeds in bio365 media?
You can start seeds directly in bio365 - we even have a media specifically formulated for starting seeds, our BIOSTART! You can find more information on BIOSTART here: https://www.bio365.com/biostart We would advise being cautious about overwatering ...
Popular Articles
There are mushrooms growing in my soil. What does that mean? Why did that happen? Is it bad?
Because our soils are biologically active and contain nutrients, they can sometimes grow benign fungi, under particular conditions. A small amount of fungi is nothing to worry about. Fungus spores are everywhere! In our experience and the assessment ...Do I need to add microbial innoculants to bio365 soils to aid nutrient uptake?
No, we've done the work for you. Inoculation of the soil with rhizobia or mycorrhiza will have no impact on nutrient supply. Our living media (bioCHARGE) is designed to deliver bioavailable nutrients without such additions and it will process ...Do my plants need mycorrhizae to take up phosphorus?
Mycorrhizae is a type of fungus that forms a symbiotic association with a green plant. The plant provides energy to the mycorrhizae in return the fungus can assist in extending a plants root system to acquire water and nutrients. Mycorrhizal ...A seedling I didn't plant sprouted in my soil?
bio365 makes every effort to keep errant seeds out of our materials and production processes. Our production, raw materials storage, and finished goods storage all happen indoors in controlled spaces. We carefully select raw material suppliers who ...I found something that is not soil in my soil?
bio365 works very hard to keep garbage out of our materials and production processes. We carefully select raw material suppliers who follow good practices, and we evaluate our raw materials when they arrive at our facility, looking for contamination. ...