Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dilute Moonshine Bio concentrate?
Mix 25ml to 50ml of concentrate with 950ml of tepid or deionised water. The 1L bottle is ready to use straight from the bottle, no mixing needed.
How do I apply Moonshine Bio?
Spray until runoff occurs, and repeat every 3 days until the desired effect is achieved.
Does Moonshine Bio control pests?
No. Moonshine Global's own product page makes no pest control claim, and neither do we. If you have an infestation, use a product approved for that pest.
What is in Moonshine Bio?
Molasses 5%, kelp 5%, oil seeds extract mixture 5% and demineralised water 85%, per Moonshine Global's label.
How is Bio different from Moonshine Sunshine?
Bio is the stronger of the two sprays, at 5% each of molasses, kelp and seed extract against Sunshine's 4%, and it's sprayed to runoff every 3 days rather than as a light mist.
Is there independent research on Moonshine Bio itself?
We haven't found published trials on Moonshine Bio itself. The kelp behind it has a fair amount of published research on growth-promoting compounds, though content varies between extracts, and the RHS notes that seaweed products are not true fertilisers.
Description
Moonshine Bio is a foliar spray from Moonshine Global, made in the UK from molasses, kelp and an oil seed extract mixture in demineralised water. It is the stronger of the two Moonshine foliar sprays, with 5% of each active against 4% in Sunshine, and the directions are to spray until runoff and repeat every 3 days. Buy it as a ready to use 1L spray or as concentrate in 500ml, 1L and 5L bottles.
Moonshine Global describes Bio as a natural blend of plant extracts that is biodegradable, not hazardous to human health or the environment, and free of synthetics.
Moonshine Bio at a glance
| Product type | Foliar spray, plant extract blend |
| Made by | Moonshine Global, UK |
| Ingredients | Molasses 5%, kelp 5%, oil seeds extract mixture 5%, demineralised water 85% |
| Formats | 1L ready to use spray. Concentrate in 500ml, 1L and 5L |
| Concentrate ratio | 25ml to 50ml concentrate to 950ml tepid or deionised water |
| How to apply | Spray until runoff occurs. Repeat every 3 days until the desired effect is achieved |
| Storage | Cool, dark place. Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption |
How to use Moonshine Bio foliar spray
- Ready to use spray: go straight to step 2. Concentrate: add 25ml to 50ml to 950ml of tepid or deionised water.
- Spray Moonshine Bio until runoff occurs.
- Repeat every 3 days until the desired effect is achieved.
Those steps are Moonshine Global's directions. Foliar sprays behave better when the leaves are not under bright light or high heat, so spraying indoors with the lights off (Hygrozyme) or outdoors in the cool of the morning or evening (CANNA, who suggest temperatures below about 27C or 80F) keeps the risk of leaf damage down.
How far each size goes
| Size | Mixing at 50ml per 950ml |
|---|---|
| 1L ready to use spray | No mixing. Spray from the bottle |
| 500ml concentrate | Mixes with 9.5L of water |
| 1L concentrate | Mixes with 19L of water |
| 5L concentrate | Mixes with 95L of water |
At the lower 25ml rate a bottle goes roughly twice as far. Use tepid or deionised water. A reverse osmosis unit is the tidy way to get it if your tap water is hard.
What is in Moonshine Bio?
Molasses 5%, kelp 5%, oil seeds extract mixture 5% and demineralised water 85%, per Moonshine Global's label.
Kelp is a brown seaweed with a fair amount of published research behind it. Reviews of seaweed extract biostimulants (for example Khan et al., 2009) describe growth-promoting substances in these extracts, and note that the content varies widely between extracts. The RHS points out that seaweed products are not true fertilisers, because their nutrient content is not guaranteed or standardised. We have not found published trials on Moonshine Bio itself.
Which Moonshine product do you need?
| Product | Where it goes | Blend on the label | Dilution and use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshine Sunshine Foliar Spray | Leaves and stems | Molasses 4%, kelp 4%, oil seeds extract mixture 4% | 50ml concentrate to 950ml water. Light mist in low light, repeat as required |
| Moonshine Bio Foliar Spray | Leaves and stems | Molasses 5%, kelp 5%, oil seeds extract mixture 5% | 25ml to 50ml concentrate to 950ml water. Spray to runoff, repeat every 3 days |
| Moonshine Nutrient Enhancer | Nutrient solution | Molasses 8%, kelp 8%, oil seeds extract mixture 4% | 1ml per litre from seed to harvest |
- Moonshine Sunshine Foliar Spray, the lighter foliar spray for a light mist in low light
- Moonshine Nutrient Enhancer, added to the nutrient solution at 1ml per litre
- All Moonshine plant boosters and foliar sprays
- Foliar sprays and general plant health and pest control
- 5L pressure pump sprayer for mixing concentrate
Sources
- Moonshine Global, Moonshine Bio product page
- Moonshine Global, home page
- Khan W. et al. (2009), Seaweed Extracts as Biostimulants of Plant Growth and Development, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 28: 386 to 399
- Battacharyya D. et al. (2015), Seaweed extracts as biostimulants in horticulture, Scientia Horticulturae 196
- Royal Horticultural Society, Seaweed products for gardening
- CANNA Gardening, Foliar sprays for treatment and prevention
- Hygrozyme, The dos and don'ts of foliar feeding
How much of this will your grow actually need?
Tell us your medium, pot size and plant count. The Feed Chart Calculator builds your week‑by‑week chart with target EC, works out every bottle for the whole run, and puts them straight in your basket.
