MegaGro FAQ

What is MegaGro?

MegaGro is the first product designed to bring state-of-the-art growing compounds to the recreational gardener. Used by commercial growers for years to improve crop yields, this formula is now available to the general public. MegaGro is great for any type of gardening: flower gardening, vegetable gardening, rose gardening, indoor gardening, you name it. MegaGro is a solution containing gibberellins, a naturally occurring plant growth hormone. The solution is misted onto indoor and outdoor plants for better plant care.

Will MegaGro work on my plants?

This is a common question. MegaGro can be used on all varieties of ornamentals, including houseplants, flowers, trees and shrubs. MegaGro can also be used in your garden on fruits and vegetables. You can start by downloading our Growing Tips at the end of the page. If you do not find a particular species, never fear. MegaGro has been designed as a general all-purpose growth solution that can be used on almost every variety. We are continually updating Growing Tips as we collect more data.

Is MegaGro safe?

MegaGro is safe to use on all houseplants, outdoor plants, fruits, and vegetables, and does not harm our ecosystem. MegaGro contains no harmful chemicals, and is 100% safe for use around plants, people, pets, and the planet. The active ingredient in MegaGro is commercially used to grow most fruits and vegetables we eat.'

Is MegaGro safe around pets? How long should I wait after applying before I let them on it?

All our Lawn Care products are 100% safe for use around pets. As long as you sprayed with a hose end sprayer, and gave the lawn a light rinse, then the lawn is ready for use immediately after it dries.

Where can I purchase MegaGro in my area?

Our products are available exclusively at MegaGro.com and through select gardening catalogs. We offer free shipping on orders of $40 or more.

How often should I use MegaGro?

You can spray MegaGro on your plants with every watering. For specific effects such as increase bloom size or larger fruit, consult our Growing Tips for more detailed information

Can I add MegaGro to my watering solution?

MegaGro should be sprayed, not poured onto the plants roots. Spraying delivers MegaGro in a targeted fashion to the growing area of the plant, be it foliage or blossom. It also provides a way to deliver repeated treatments without over-watering.

Can I use MegaGro with fertilizer?

YES! MegaGro will work with or without fertilizers or plant foods, but is best when used with fertilizer. Fertilizers and plant food provide the basic building blocks for a plant to grow and MegaGro gives your plants the added extra ingredient for exceptional growth. We recommend using Algoflash as an excellent all-purpose liquid fertilizer.

Can I use MegaGro with ANY type of plant?

YES! This is the most common question we get. MegaGro will work with ALL plants, from flowers, to fruits and vegetables to trees and shrubs. MegaGro contains a naturally occurring growth booster that ALL plants produce themselves when they grow. TO learn more about how to use MegaGro on your specific plant type,follow the link below called Using MegaGro on specific plants.

Is MegaGro Organic?

The active ingredients in MegaGro, are naturally occurring growth hormone. All plants produce these growth boosters during key growth periods of their life cycle, sprouting from seed, producing flower buds and producing fruit. The term organic has recently been specifically defined by the FDA and EPA under the NOP Standards Program, largely, in part, to clearly identify consumers foods grown without the use of pesticides. This program prohibits the use of the word organic in any labeling of products, which are not produced in accordance with The National Organic Program Act. Under definitions in the act, a substance is deemed synthetic if the substance is formulated or manufactured by a chemical process or by a process that chemically changes a substance extracted from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral sources. But like many of the vitamins we take, the active is ingredient in MegaGro is natural. A good comparison is Vitamin E, derived from soybeans, which also cannot be labeled organic. Thus MegaGro can best be described as manufactured from natural source. Under the NOP Act, organic gardeners can still use MegaGro and label the produce using the Organic or Made With Organic.

What is the Shelf-Life of MegaGro?

The recommended shelf-life for MegaGro is 2 years; however we have found that the solution has proven active up to 5 years. The key variables in the decrease in potency of MegaGro are light and heat. We package in opaque bottles to prevent light degradation and our product is rarely exposed to high temperatures. If stored in a cool, dark place, MegaGro should maintain potency for several years.

If you have a question about MegaGro or any of our other products that is not answered here, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

MegaGro Directions

Using MegaGro on various plant species?

MegaGro has a tremendous variety of uses from seed germination to fruit and flower set. Click here to learn more about how to use MegaGro on different plant types.

What is the concentration of MegaGro?

The spray bottle is a 10 ppm (parts per million) solution. The concentrate is a 1600 ppm (.16%) solution.

Using the MegaGro Concentrate

MegaGro Concentrate is designed to be very easy to use. You can make easy make any concentration you like. Each capful of MegaGro Concentrate added to 32 oz. of water makes a 10 ppm solution. To make a 20 ppm solution, simply add 2 capfuls, 30 ppm 3 capfuls and so on. To make 1 gallon of spray, add 4 capfuls of the MegaGro 8 oz Concentrate (1 oz).

1 capful = .23 oz or 5.9 mL

1 oz. of MegaGro Concentrate contains .5 grams of active ingredient.

Seed Germination

MegaGro is great for seed germination. Generally MegaGro will produce a significant increase in germination rates and post-germination growth rates. MegaGro is most effective on species which develop a hard seed coat.

The most prudent way to test MegaGro on your seeds is to use a 50 ppm solution of MegaGro (5 capfuls [1 ounce] of Concentrate in 32oz of water) on a small sample of your seeds. Keep the seeds moist until they germinate. If the species you are working with has a hard seed coat, scarification (knick seed coat with a razor blade) of the seed coat in conjunction with the MegaGro treatment should boost your results. For more detailed information on seed germination, we recommend that you review Seed Germination Theory and Practice by Norman C. Deno or read more at our MegaGro for seed germination page

Science Experiment: Dwarf Peas

Download this student science experiment demonstrating the effectiveness of using MegaGro (Gibberellic acid) with Dwarf Peas. (pdf 389k)

MegaGro Downloads

Guide to Growing Orchids. (pdf 35k)

Growing-Grapes with MegaGro. (pdf 103k)

Guide to Growing-Grapes. (pdf 31k)

A complete review on Growing Roses with MegaGro.

Using MegaGro for Growing Roses. (pdf 230k)

MegaGro MSDS

Growing Tips (pdf 43k) - a guide that explains how to use MegaGro on many plant varieties. Also includes general plant care tips.

MegaGro Brochure (pdf 1.5Mb) - how our products are used for better plant care.

MegaGro MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet

MegaGro Growth Stimulator PowerPoint (ppt 3.6 mb)

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