Mycorrhizal Applications introduces new Magic Gardener Biological Disease Control fungicide, bactericide

Mycorrhizal Applications has added Magic Gardener Biological Disease Control — a broad-spectrum biological fungicide and bactericide used to control or suppress diseases caused by plant pathogenic microbes for residential home and garden use — to its family of retail-ready plant health solutions.

“While there are many biological controls on the market, Magic Gardener boasts a completely new — and higher potency — strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, PTA-4838,” says Blair Busenbark, sales & commercial marketing manager at Mycorrhizal Applications. “This strain has extremely strong staying power and offers a higher level of performance — which many may find surprising for a biologically derived product.”

Naturally found in the soil, Bacillus controls common consumer plant problems, including downy mildew, leaf spot, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew and more. Magic Gardener can be used on a variety of home garden and residential plants, such as ornamentals, fruits, vegetables, herbs and turf.

Along with its effectiveness against pathogens, Magic Gardener is also listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), an international nonprofit organization that determines which products can be used in organic production under the USDA National Organic Program. With one in three respondents to the National Gardening Survey reporting that they choose to buy mostly or all organic products, an OMRI listing is a top selling point for many customers.

Magic Gardener is made in the USA, has a two-year shelf life and features vibrant packaging. Customers will find Magic Gardener easy to use, with a clear label and tips for success. 

“Perfect for the retail shelf, the Magic Gardener packaging is eye-catching and unique,” says Katie Gustafson, marketing communications manager at Mycorrhizal Applications. “Customers will be drawn to the bright colors and graphic design of the product.”

Magic Gardener is sold in 4-ounce, easily stackable containers and complements Mycorrhizal Applications’ other retail-ready products, such as Pyganic, DeBug and Actinovate. To learn how to obtain Magic Gardener or other retail products for garden centers, reach out to your local Mycorrhizal Applications sales representative.

Mycorrhizal Applications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valent BioSciences, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of mycorrhizal inoculant products. Mycorrhizal Applications researches, produces and markets mycorrhizal fungi, which accelerate plant vigor by greatly increasing the surface-absorbing area of roots, producing a healthier root system. These specialized fungi colonize plant roots to create a symbiotic root-and-mycelial network within the surrounding soils, increasing efficiency in nutrient and water absorption to optimize plant health and vigor.