Instructions for Use

Starting Seeds → Fish Brew™ Bold or Fish Brew™ Epic

  • Whether you are starting seeds indoors or outdoors, Fish Brew products can give your plants a jumpstart on developing a hearty root system.
  • Based on the media you plan to grow your seeds in, we have the right supplement for you!
  • All of our Fish Brew products are easily applied to plants via dilution in water and can be mixed in watering cans, large sprayers, or added to hydroponic sumps.
  • Soaking seeds to encourage faster germination? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 2 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 4 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water.
  • Starting seeds in semi-hydroponic media such as perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, or coconut coir? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 2 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 4 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water.
  • Planting seeds in shallow trays, pots, or plugs with appropriately well draining soil? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 2 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water.
  • Sowing seeds directly into the soil, raised garden beds or large containers and pots? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 2 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water.

Transplanting → Fish Brew™ Bold, Fish Brew™ Epic, Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner

  • Once your seedlings have germinated it is only a matter of time before they outgrow their starter seedling conditions.
  • Transplanting seedlings to their space for growing out can be a critical step in ensuring success in keeping healthy plants and establishing a well-balanced soil or hydroponic system as soon as possible can be crucial.
  • Considering a root dip? This process inoculates the roots of your plants with a solution of concentrated beneficial microbes before moving plants to a new soil or hydroponic system. Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO or Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 100 milliliters of plant probiotic per 100 milliliters of water and allow to soak for up to 24 hours before transplanting.
  • Transplanting to soil? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner diluted to approximately 20 milliliters per 1 gallon of water. Saturate soil well with diluted product.
  • Transplanting to deep water hydroponic culture, passive hydroponic systems or semi-hydroponic media including perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, or coconut coir? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner diluted to approximately 20 milliliters per 1 gallon of water. Supplement with fresh diluted product following initial transplanting.
  • Transplanting to drip irrigation, active hydroponic systems or aeroponics? Use Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water. Supplement with fresh diluted product following initial transplanting.

Growing out → Fish Brew™ Bold, Fish Brew™ Epic, Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner

  • After transplanting your plants need consistent and reliable conditions to grow robustly for all vegetative, flowering, and fruiting stages (if applicable.)
  • For growing out in soil? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner diluted to approximately 20 milliliters per 1 gallon of water. Once a week, saturate the soil well with diluted product and depending on species water requirements and environmental conditions, continue watering throughout the week with untreated water.
  • Growing out for vegetation and blooming in soil? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner diluted to approximately 20 milliliters per 1 gallon of water. Once a week, saturate the soil well with diluted product and depending on species water requirements and environmental conditions, continue watering throughout the week with untreated water.
  • Growing out for vegetation and blooming in deep water hydroponic culture, passive hydroponic systems or semi-hydroponic media including perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, or coconut coir? Use Fish Brew™ Bold FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water or Rise & Thrive Soil Conditioner diluted to approximately 20 milliliters per 1 gallon of water. Once a week supplement with fresh diluted product.
  • Growing out for vegetation and blooming using drip irrigation, active hydroponic systems or aeroponics? Use Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 15 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water. Once a week supplement with fresh diluted product.
  • Need to flush your hydroponic system from build-up salts and minerals? Use Fish Brew™ Epic FLO diluted to 30 milliliters of plant probiotic per 1 gallon of water as needed.