Description
Crazy Hills Kick Off — Eight Strains Of Beneficial Biology In One Powder
Kick Off is a broad-spectrum microbial inoculant built for the root zone. Rather than a single strain, it packs four Bacillus and Pseudomonas bacteria alongside four beneficial fungi, backed by humic acids, algae extract and vegetable amino acids — at a concentration of 2 x 10⁸ CFU per gram.
The result is a more resilient root system that finds nutrients faster, shrugs off stress more easily, and holds its own against the soil pathogens that stall a grow before it gets going. Use it at seed, at transplant, at cutting, and through the cycle.
Eight microbial strains plus a biostimulant package:
- Bacteria — Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Fungi — Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma reesei, Trichoderma viride, Gliocladium virens
- Humic acids — improve nutrient availability and chelation in the root zone
- Algae extract — a natural source of micronutrients, trace elements and growth-promoting compounds
- Vegetable amino acids — readily available building blocks the plant can use directly
- Total concentration — 2 x 10⁸ CFU/g
What Kick Off Does For The Plant
- Bigger, faster root development. The Trichoderma species secrete enzymes that break down organic matter and dissolve locked-up phosphates, while producing growth-promoting compounds that push root branching. Bigger root mass means more surface area for water and nutrient uptake.
- Better nutrient uptake from the same feed. The bacteria improve nutrient cycling in the medium, releasing elements in forms the plant can actually take up — so more of what you pour in ends up in the plant rather than locked in the substrate.
- Natural defence in the root zone. Trichoderma harzianum and Gliocladium virens are antagonists of common soil-borne pathogens. They compete for space and resources at the root surface, crowding out the organisms responsible for damping off and root rot.
- More tolerance to stress. Plants colonised with these strains cope better with drought, salinity, heat spikes and the general environmental swings of an indoor room.
- Stronger finish. Better roots, better uptake and fewer setbacks compound through the cycle into heavier, healthier crops.
How To Use Crazy Hills Kick Off
| Stage | Rate |
|---|---|
| Cuttings & seedlings | 10–20g per 10L of water — soak for 24 hours before planting |
| Transplanting | 10g per 10L of growing medium, worked through before potting up |
| Hydroponics | 10–20g per 1000L of nutrient solution through the cultivation cycle |
Biology colonises fastest when it meets bare root at the moment of planting, so the highest-value applications are the ones at seed, cutting and transplant. Avoid mixing Kick Off into a tank alongside hydrogen peroxide, chlorine-based sterilisers or strong oxidisers — they will kill the microbes before they reach the root zone.
Product Summary
| Product Type | Microbial root inoculant and biostimulant |
| Bacteria | Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas fluorescens |
| Fungi | Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma reesei, Trichoderma viride, Gliocladium virens |
| Also Contains | Humic acids, algae extract, vegetable amino acids |
| Concentration | 2 x 10⁸ CFU/g |
| Format | Water-soluble powder |
| Suitable For | Soil, coco and hydroponic systems |
| Pack Sizes | 50g, 200g, 500g |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredient list and microbial concentration as published by Crazy Hills. Application rates as published by the manufacturer and UK distribution.
