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GRO-DIRT™ GUERRILLA Organic Outdoor Living Soil
GRO-DIRT™ GUERRILLA Organic Outdoor Living Soil
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GRO-DIRT GUERRILLA
Revolutionize Your Gardening with Organic Excellence
GRO-DIRT GUERRILLA represents a robust and resilient solution for gardeners and farmers facing the challenges of harsh and unpredictable climates. This heavy-duty organic living soil is specifically formulated to endure extreme conditions, such as prolonged droughts and heavy rainfall, making it ideal for environments like the tough Australian bush. Its unique ability to retain moisture during dry spells and ensure free drainage during rains sets it apart as a versatile and reliable growing medium. The soil is enriched with ShrooM-PowR, a probiotic mushroom compost sourced from chemical-free mushroom farms, further inoculated with a special blend of Effective Microbes. This composting process, taking up to a year, yields a rich, dark, and nutrient-dense soil with a unique sponge-like texture, ideal for nurturing plants in challenging outdoor settings.
GRO-DIRT GUERRILLA excels in extreme environments, adeptly retaining moisture during droughts and providing excellent drainage in heavy rains. This resilience makes it perfect for challenging climates, ensuring robust plant growth even in unpredictable weather conditions.
This formula boasts a mix of premium organic inputs, including mycorrhizae, trichoderma, and soil probiotics, enriched with slow-release humic/fulvic compounds. These ingredients guarantee immediate nutrient availability and bolster plant health and resilience.
Emphasizing eco-friendly gardening, the soil can be reused for multiple crop cycles with proper reamendment. This feature not only reduces waste but also promotes sustainable cultivation practices, making it an environmentally conscious choice.
Ready for immediate use, this soil simplifies cultivation by providing optimal nutrition, heavy yields, and high-quality results, even in the most challenging conditions. Its user-friendly nature makes it ideal for gardeners of all levels, especially those in tough outdoor settings.
GRO-DIRT GUERRILLA excels in extreme environments, adeptly retaining moisture during droughts and providing excellent drainage in heavy rains. This resilience makes it perfect for challenging climates, ensuring robust plant growth even in unpredictable weather conditions.
This formula boasts a mix of premium organic inputs, including mycorrhizae, trichoderma, and soil probiotics, enriched with slow-release humic/fulvic compounds. These ingredients guarantee immediate nutrient availability and bolster plant health and resilience.
Emphasizing eco-friendly gardening, the soil can be reused for multiple crop cycles with proper reamendment. This feature not only reduces waste but also promotes sustainable cultivation practices, making it an environmentally conscious choice.
Ready for immediate use, this soil simplifies cultivation by providing optimal nutrition, heavy yields, and high-quality results, even in the most challenging conditions. Its user-friendly nature makes it ideal for gardeners of all levels, especially those in tough outdoor settings.
Harvest the Power of Organic
GRO-DIRT's collection of organic living super soils embodies the essence of sustainable and efficient gardening, offering a versatile and comprehensive solution for growers of all levels. Each blend in the collection is meticulously formulated with high-quality organic composts, bio-dynamic inputs, and a unique mix of microbial enhancers, ensuring a nutrient-rich environment for robust plant growth.
Ingredients
GUERRILLA
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Latvian Coarse Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Chunk (With added Yucca & Soapnut extract Saponins for increased wettability).
COMPOST/CASTINGS
- SHROOM-PowR Probiotic Mushroom Compost
- Castings supplied by WormCartel
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Volcanic Scoria
- Rice Hulls
- Crushed Peanut Husk
- Natural Diatomite Rock Chunks
- Coarse grade Supercharged Bio-Char (Charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species).
ORGANIC FERTILISERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Blood Meal (Bovine Origin)
- Whole Fish Meal
- Steamed Bone Meal (Bovine Origin)
- Insect Frass
- Crustacean Meal (derived from Lobster & Prawn shell)
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Hemp Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Wheatbran
- Beetroot Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillaea potatorum).
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508).
INOCULANTS
- Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures
- Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Saccharomyces, Select Lactobacillus)
- Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost
- Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost
- Local I.M.O Collection
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus mosseae, Rhizophagus amylopogon, Laccaria laccata, Scleroderma sepa, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius)
- Trichoderma Species including (longibrachiatum, koningii, harzianum, viride)
- Rhizobacteria including (Selected Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Actinomyces, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Thiobacillus species).
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Silicate (Wollastonite)
- Calcium Sulphate (Premium Grade Gypsum)
- Calcium Bentonite (Montmorillonite)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Northern-Taiwan High Crushed Basalt Powder (Very High Paramagnetic)
- Palagonite (High Paramagnetic)
- Azomite
- Volcanic Ash
- Activated Colloidal Rock Phosphate (Oceanic Deposits)
- Potassium-Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Bor-a-Sure Boron pack (Dual source Hydroboracite / Amino-Humic Complex)
- Kieserite (Slow release Magnesium Sulphate)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids).
FULL SPECTRUM
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Estonian Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Coir with added Yucca & Soapnut extract (Saponins for increased wettability).
COMPOST/CASTINGS
- High-Powr Humic Compost
- Castings supplied by WormCartel
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Volcanic Pumice
- Volcanic Scoria
- Granulated Cork Bark
- Perlite
- Supercharged Bio-Char (charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, Local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species)
ORGANIC FERTILISERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Blood Meal (Bovine origin)
- Whole Fish Meal
- Steamed Bone Meal (Bovine origin)
- Insect Frass
- Crustacean Meal (derived from Lobster & Prawn shell)
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Hemp Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Wheat Bran
- Beetroot Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillea potatorum).
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508).
INOCULANTS
Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures.
Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Select Lactobacillus).
Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost.
Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost.
Soil I.M.O collection.
Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus diaphanum, Glomus deserticola).
Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus intraradices, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius).
Trichoderma Species including (Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma asperellum, Trichoderma atroviride).
Selected Bacteria and Fungi including (Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Streptomyces lydicus, Azotobacter vinelandii, Azospirillum brasilense, Thiobacillus denitrificans).
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Silicate (Wollastonite)
- Calcium Sulphate (Precipitated Gypsum)
- Calcium Bentonite (Montmorillonite)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Northern Tablelands Crushed Basalt Powder Very High Paramagnetic
- Palagonite High Paramagnetic
- Phosphate (Soft Rock)
- Activated Collodial
- Azomite
- Volcanic Ash
- Magnesite
- Potassium Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Bor-A-Sure Boron pack (Dual source Hydroboracite / Amine-Sulph Complex)
- Kieserite (Slow release Magnesium Sulphate)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids).
Please note that these ingredients are often used in specific proportions and with expert guidance, especially for biodynamic preparations and inoculants, which involve live cultures and require proper handling to be effective and safe.
LITE
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Estonian Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Coir (With added Yucca & Soapnut extract Saponins for increased wettability)
CASTINGS:
- Castings supplied by WormCartel.
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Multiple Perlite Grades
- Supercharged Bio-Char (charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, Local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species)
ORGANIC FERTILIZERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Whole Fish Meal
- Insect Frass
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillaea potatorum)
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508)
INOCULANTS
- Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures
- Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Saccharomyces, Select Lactobacillus)
- Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost
- Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost
- Local I.M.O Collection
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus diaphanum, Glomus deserticola)
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizopogon luteolus, Rhizopogon roseolus, Rhizopogon amylopogon, Laccaria laccata, Scleroderma sepa, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius)
- Trichoderma Species including (Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma koningii, Trichoderma viride)
- Rhizobacteria including (Selected Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Actinomyces, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Thiobacillus species)
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Sulphate (Premium Grade Gypsum)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Volcanic Ash
- Palagonite (high paramagnetic)
- Azomite
- Potassium-Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids)
SUPER-STARTER
- Premium Peat
- Premium Coco Coir
- Volcanic Ore
- Perlite
- Vermiculite
- Diatomite
- Bio-Char
- Bio-Dynamic Bovine Compost
- Vermi-PowR vermicast
- Alfalfa Meal
- Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Fish Meal
- Frass
- Neem Meal
- Kelp Meal
- Oyster Shell Lime
- A-Grade Natural Gypsum
- Micronized High Paramagnetic Basalt
- Azomite
- Yucca Extract
- Soapnut Extract
- Endo/Ecto Mycorrhizae (14 strains)
- Trichoderma (4 strains)
- Soil Probiotics (16 strains)
ISLAND-BLEND
- Premium Coconut Coir
- Coconut Chunks
- Lava Rock
- Puffed Ores
- High-quality Bio-Char
- Fish Meal
- Feather Meal
- High Nitrogen Seabird Guano
- High Phosphorus/Potassium Seabird Guano
- Kelp Meal
- Langbeinite
- Calcium Sulphate
- Wollastonite
- Volcanic Ash
- Palagonite
- Humates
- Kelzyme
- Fish Based Compost
- High-Quality Worm Castings
- Endo and Ecto Rhizobacterial pack
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Latvian Coarse Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Chunk (With added Yucca & Soapnut extract Saponins for increased wettability).
COMPOST/CASTINGS
- SHROOM-PowR Probiotic Mushroom Compost
- Castings supplied by WormCartel
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Volcanic Scoria
- Rice Hulls
- Crushed Peanut Husk
- Natural Diatomite Rock Chunks
- Coarse grade Supercharged Bio-Char (Charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species).
ORGANIC FERTILISERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Blood Meal (Bovine Origin)
- Whole Fish Meal
- Steamed Bone Meal (Bovine Origin)
- Insect Frass
- Crustacean Meal (derived from Lobster & Prawn shell)
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Hemp Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Wheatbran
- Beetroot Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillaea potatorum).
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508).
INOCULANTS
- Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures
- Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Saccharomyces, Select Lactobacillus)
- Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost
- Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost
- Local I.M.O Collection
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus mosseae, Rhizophagus amylopogon, Laccaria laccata, Scleroderma sepa, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius)
- Trichoderma Species including (longibrachiatum, koningii, harzianum, viride)
- Rhizobacteria including (Selected Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Actinomyces, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Thiobacillus species).
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Silicate (Wollastonite)
- Calcium Sulphate (Premium Grade Gypsum)
- Calcium Bentonite (Montmorillonite)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Northern-Taiwan High Crushed Basalt Powder (Very High Paramagnetic)
- Palagonite (High Paramagnetic)
- Azomite
- Volcanic Ash
- Activated Colloidal Rock Phosphate (Oceanic Deposits)
- Potassium-Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Bor-a-Sure Boron pack (Dual source Hydroboracite / Amino-Humic Complex)
- Kieserite (Slow release Magnesium Sulphate)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids).
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Estonian Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Coir with added Yucca & Soapnut extract (Saponins for increased wettability).
COMPOST/CASTINGS
- High-Powr Humic Compost
- Castings supplied by WormCartel
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Volcanic Pumice
- Volcanic Scoria
- Granulated Cork Bark
- Perlite
- Supercharged Bio-Char (charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, Local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species)
ORGANIC FERTILISERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Blood Meal (Bovine origin)
- Whole Fish Meal
- Steamed Bone Meal (Bovine origin)
- Insect Frass
- Crustacean Meal (derived from Lobster & Prawn shell)
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Hemp Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Wheat Bran
- Beetroot Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillea potatorum).
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508).
INOCULANTS
Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures.
Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Select Lactobacillus).
Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost.
Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost.
Soil I.M.O collection.
Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus diaphanum, Glomus deserticola).
Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus intraradices, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius).
Trichoderma Species including (Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma asperellum, Trichoderma atroviride).
Selected Bacteria and Fungi including (Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Streptomyces lydicus, Azotobacter vinelandii, Azospirillum brasilense, Thiobacillus denitrificans).
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Silicate (Wollastonite)
- Calcium Sulphate (Precipitated Gypsum)
- Calcium Bentonite (Montmorillonite)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Northern Tablelands Crushed Basalt Powder Very High Paramagnetic
- Palagonite High Paramagnetic
- Phosphate (Soft Rock)
- Activated Collodial
- Azomite
- Volcanic Ash
- Magnesite
- Potassium Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Bor-A-Sure Boron pack (Dual source Hydroboracite / Amine-Sulph Complex)
- Kieserite (Slow release Magnesium Sulphate)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids).
Please note that these ingredients are often used in specific proportions and with expert guidance, especially for biodynamic preparations and inoculants, which involve live cultures and require proper handling to be effective and safe.
BASE
- Canadian Peatmoss
- Estonian Peatmoss
- Triple Washed Coco Coir (With added Yucca & Soapnut extract Saponins for increased wettability)
CASTINGS:
- Castings supplied by WormCartel.
DRAINAGE MATRIX
- Multiple Perlite Grades
- Supercharged Bio-Char (charged with High Quality Fish Hydrolysate, Organic protein sources, Local IMO collection & select Mycorrhizal/Fungal/Bacterial species)
ORGANIC FERTILIZERS
- Alfalfa Meal
- Single Row Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Whole Fish Meal
- Insect Frass
- High Phos/Silica Seabird Guano
- High Nitrogen/Cal Peruvian Seabird Guano
- Sugarcane Molasses
- Neem Seed Meal
- Coconut Kernel Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Kelp Meal (derived from Ascophyllum nodosum & Durvillaea potatorum)
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS
- Horn Manure (500)
- Horn Silica (501)
- Yarrow (502)
- Chamomile (503)
- Nettle (504)
- Oak Bark (505)
- Dandelion (506)
- Valerian (507)
- Equisetum (508)
INOCULANTS
- Locally brewed Lactobacillus cultures
- Effective Microorganisms including (Rhodopseudomonas, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Saccharomyces, Select Lactobacillus)
- Microbes cultured from Organic Poultry Compost
- Microbes cultured from Biodynamic Bovine Compost
- Local I.M.O Collection
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizophagus aggregatus, Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Glomus monosporum, Glomus diaphanum, Glomus deserticola)
- Endo Mycorrhizal Species including (Rhizopogon luteolus, Rhizopogon roseolus, Rhizopogon amylopogon, Laccaria laccata, Scleroderma sepa, Scleroderma citrinum, Pisolithus tinctorius)
- Trichoderma Species including (Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma koningii, Trichoderma viride)
- Rhizobacteria including (Selected Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Actinomyces, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Thiobacillus species)
CORE NATURAL MINERALS
- Oyster Shell Powder
- Calcium Sulphate (Premium Grade Gypsum)
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Volcanic Ash
- Palagonite (high paramagnetic)
- Azomite
- Potassium-Magnesium Sulphate (Langbeinite)
- Leonardite (Slow Release Humic/Fulvic Acids)
- Premium Peat
- Premium Coco Coir
- Volcanic Ore
- Perlite
- Vermiculite
- Diatomite
- Bio-Char
- Bio-Dynamic Bovine Compost
- Vermi-PowR vermicast
- Alfalfa Meal
- Malted Barley
- Feather Meal
- Fish Meal
- Frass
- Neem Meal
- Kelp Meal
- Oyster Shell Lime
- A-Grade Natural Gypsum
- Micronized High Paramagnetic Basalt
- Azomite
- Yucca Extract
- Soapnut Extract
- Endo/Ecto Mycorrhizae (14 strains)
- Trichoderma (4 strains)
- Soil Probiotics (16 strains)
- Premium Coconut Coir
- Coconut Chunks
- Lava Rock
- Puffed Ores
- High-quality Bio-Char
- Fish Meal
- Feather Meal
- High Nitrogen Seabird Guano
- High Phosphorus/Potassium Seabird Guano
- Kelp Meal
- Langbeinite
- Calcium Sulphate
- Wollastonite
- Volcanic Ash
- Palagonite
- Humates
- Kelzyme
- Fish Based Compost
- High-Quality Worm Castings
- Endo and Ecto Rhizobacterial pack
Reusability and Sustainability
By reamending it appropriately, you can use the same soil for multiple crops, reducing waste and supporting an eco-friendly gardening practice. This feature not only benefits the environment but also offers cost-effectiveness for growers. Check out our revival bundle to make it easy.
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