{"product_id":"blacksmith-bioscience-colossus-forge-sp-20-lbs","title":"Blacksmith Bioscience Colossus Forge SP, 20 lbs.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-2 mb-0\"\u003eColossus - Beneficial Microbes for Crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nColossus is a beneficial microbial product for agriculture containing \u003cem\u003eStreptomyces nigrescens\u003c\/em\u003e strain MR541. This microorganism colonizes plant roots and foliage and produces beneficial byproducts that support plant vigor, growth, and yield. See the catalog recommendations and product label directions below for soil, foliar, and seed applications.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eWhy Choose Colossus?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Colossus microbe was discovered in an Idaho potato field during a lengthy search for beneficial soil microbes in the Pacific Northwest. It stood out among thousands of isolates for its ability to colonize plant roots and its production of a myriad of beneficial secondary metabolites.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield Maximization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoosts crop production through enhanced nutrient uptake pathways and improved metabolic efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPromotes deeper, more complex root systems for better stability and access to deep-soil water reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStress Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHelps plants withstand drought, heat, and environmental stressors, reducing crop loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStreptomyces nigrescens\u003c\/em\u003e strain MR541\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eThe Science: Bio-Active Microbial Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nColossus uses a proprietary strain of \u003cem\u003eStreptomyces nigrescens\u003c\/em\u003e (MR541) that actively colonizes both the rhizosphere and plant foliage. Once established, this microbe synthesizes enzymes like chitinase to enhance soil health, along with high levels of siderophores, compounds that unlock bound iron and other essential metals to make them available to the plant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot \u0026amp; Foliar Colonization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nActively colonizes both the rhizosphere (roots) and foliage to drive plant vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Availability (Siderophores)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduces siderophores to unlock iron and essential micronutrients (zinc, boron, manganese) that are typically bound in soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended rates from the Colossus catalog brochure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate \/ Acre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-furrow \/ soil application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliar spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 oz per spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe product label includes additional crop-specific rates, including 1–3 oz\/acre for initial soil applications on agronomic field and row crops, and separate greenhouse, nursery, hydroponic, and seed treatment directions. Consult the label for the applicable use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eFoliar Application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUse 3–9 oz of Colossus per acre per foliar spray. For outdoor foliar applications, the product label specifies 10–150 gallons of water per acre. Consult the product label for application-specific directions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eSoil Drench \/ In-Furrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 3–6 oz of Colossus per acre for soil applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply in-furrow directly on the seed piece at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow-up applications can be made through irrigation or as a soil application just before a rain event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply at planting and up to two more times during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product label gives separate crop-specific initial and follow-up soil rates; consult the label for those directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eSeed Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior to planting, dissolve 1–6 oz of Colossus in 1–4 oz of water per 100 lb (cwt) of seed and spray directly on seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mist-type commercial seed treatment equipment, slurry, or comparable methods that provide thorough coverage of treated seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eCompatibility Warning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nDo not tank mix with fungicides containing copper or with strong bactericides. Perform a jar test before mixing with other chemicals.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-4 mb-0\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eProduct Spec Label (PDF, 1.1 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eColossus Catalog Brochure (PDF, 6.4 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways read and follow label directions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blacksmith Bioscience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913628287254,"sku":"FG20","price":1141.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/FG20.webp?v=1794260795","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/blacksmith-bioscience-colossus-forge-sp-20-lbs","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}