Ecothrive Charge – Organic Soil Conditioner with Living Microbes

Ecothrive Charge is a 100% naturally-produced soil enhancer composed entirely from the droppings of beetles. This premium-grade insect frass is packed with beneficial microorganisms and natural plant growth catalysts that stimulate robust plant development, improve root zone conditions and support a thriving biological environment in your growing media.

Approved by the Soil Association and suitable for use in all potting mixes including coco coir, peat and peat-free soils.

Key features

• 100% organic — Soil Association approved
• Premium-grade insect frass from beetle droppings
• Packed with beneficial microorganisms
• Balanced NPK with good availability and long-term supply
• Activates plants' natural defence mechanisms against bacterial and fungal disease
• Improves nutrient cycling and root zone conditions
• Easy to apply — user-friendly sandy texture
• Suitable for soil, coco coir and all potting mixes

How it works

Charge boosts the fertility of your potting mix by adding a balanced supply of primary nutrients and a rich diversity of beneficial biology. It promotes healthy microbial activity in the root zone, improving nutrient availability and supporting strong, resilient plant growth throughout the growing cycle.

How to use

Potting soil / compost — mix in at planting

• Cuttings, seedlings or low feeding: 5ml per litre of soil
• Established plants or high feeding: 10ml per litre of soil
1L of Charge treats 100–200L of potting soil.

Coco coir — mix in at planting

• Cuttings, seedlings or low feeding: 10ml per litre of coco
• Established plants or high feeding: 20ml per litre of coco
1L of Charge treats 50–100L of coco.

Container plants — top dressing

• Add 2–4ml per litre of potting mix (20–40ml per 10L pot)
• Water in well immediately after applying
• Repeat every four weeks

Container plants — watering in

• Add 10–20ml per litre of water, stir for one minute, water until run-off
• Repeat every two to four weeks
• Use rain water, filtered water or leave tap water to stand overnight

Outdoor soil — at planting or sowing

• Add 50–100g per m² and lightly fork into the top 10cm of soil
• Follow up with a top dressing four to six weeks later

Outdoor soil — established crops top dressing

• Apply 25–50g per m², sprinkle around the base of the plant and water in well
• Repeat every four weeks during active growth

Foliar application

• Add 1–2g per litre of water, stir for one minute, leave to stand 15 minutes, strain and apply within 24 hours
• Repeat every one to two weeks

Compost tea supplement

• Add 1–2g per litre of brewing water at the start of the cycle with your usual compost and microbial stimulants
• Increases microbial biomass and diversity in the finished tea