Most likely some sort of mycorrhizal innoculant. Generally not a bad thing to use with any type of woody plant, but typically, most perennials do not develop the same sort of symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizae as do their bigger, woody-based cousins with far reaching root systems. It certainly can't hurt but may be an expensive experiment with no clear cut results.

That's actually not true, gardengal. A huge number of herbaceous plants, including perennials, annuals, and grasses develop mycorrhizal relationships with a wide variety of fungi. I've seen them myself on tomatoes during one experiment, and an assortment of annuals during another. A healthy number of colonized roots can improve the growth vigor of most plants. The trick is to match the strain(s) of fungi with the kind of plant. One outstanding exception that I can remember are those plants within the Brassicaceae family. Their roots have or exude a substance that is toxic to mycorrhizae.

Mycorrhizal inoculations for turfgrass can be a huge benefit, and I've seen dramatic results on golf courses during several experiments. Inoculated areas were greener with less water, fertilizer, and fungicide. Turfgrass roots very readily form mutually benefical relationships with the right fungi!

I have no idea what's in this 'Mushroom Stuff', however. Never heard of it. ;-)

It's not a product I've seen either - and I suggest not doing a search for it if you are hungry, brings up lots of recipes for stuffed mushrooms....

$19.99

Contains Liquid Fermented Mushrooms and other organic Bio Stimulants.
"Mushroom Stuff acts like mushroom compost, but is easier to use. Mushrooms provide natural microbes that increase root mass. Mushroom Stuff also contains natural nutrients from seaweed and alfalfa. Yam plants will respond with increased vigor and will provide more blooms and bigger fruit. Natural inoculants even boost immunity and improve disease resistance. This product is endorsed by the Nature Lyceum and proudly Made in the USA."

I stand corrected, rhizo :-) My readings on mycorrhizae lead me to understand that herbaceous plants tend to be rather ambivalent to the presence of mycorrhizae compared to the rather acute dependence of the relationship with nearly all woodies.

Mushroom Stuff is WONDERFUL!! I use it on EVERYTHING. It`s like steroids AND crack for your garden. I love it! Keeps plants from going into transplant shock, bolsters root growth and really nourishes plants and seeds. It`s worth every penny. I keep plenty of it on hand. Makes my newly planted seeds germinate and bloom in half the time. You won`t be disappointed! ENJOY! :O)

benjamindavid_mac_com : wow! I live in Maryland, and I have to order Mushroom Stuff online. Cannot find it in stores anywhere in MD. You must live in the midwest? That`s usually where it comes from when I order it each year. :O) :O)

you do realize your talking to a 10 year old post ... that hasnt had a reply in 7 years????

you also sound like a commercial for the product ...

ken