
Discover the power of over 4000 microbe varieties—farmed, not synthesized—to revolutionize your farm's productivity and soil health at scale.

Managing thousands of acres means battling depleted soils, inconsistent yields, and rising input costs. Traditional methods often fall short, leaving your crops vulnerable and your margins squeezed. Sustainable solutions must work at scale—without sacrificing productivity or soil health.

Our farmed microbe solution delivers a living ecosystem—over 4000 distinct varieties—directly to your soil. Unlike lab-made mixes, these microbes are naturally cultivated to thrive in real-world farm conditions, boosting fertility and resilience across every acre.
Each batch contains a living ecosystem, supporting every crop type from grains to fruit trees with unmatched diversity.
Our microbes are cultivated in natural environments, ensuring robust adaptation and effectiveness in real farm soils.
Designed for operations managing thousands of acres, our solution integrates seamlessly with your existing practices.
“We saw a 15% yield increase in our corn and soy fields after switching to Fish Sh!t. The soil is richer, and our input costs are down.”
— Mark T., Illinois
“Our orchards have never looked better. The diversity of microbes made a visible difference in tree health and fruit quality.”
— Priya S., California
“Managing 4000 acres, we needed a solution that scaled. Fish Sh!t integrated perfectly and delivered results across all our crops.”
— Luis R., Texas
Sign up now for a free, no-obligation consultation. Discover how our living microbe ecosystem can transform your farm’s productivity and sustainability—no matter your crop mix or acreage.
Short Answer:
Fish Sh!t differs from most competitors in its diversity, source, and scope. It contains an exceptionally broad, natural profile of over 4,000 distinct microbes, compared to products focused on a few isolated, lab-cultured strains. It is a full-spectrum soil conditioner and bio stimulant derived from composted tilapia manure that specifically works to solubilize and unlock nutrients already present in your soil and applied fertilizers, drastically increasing nutrient use efficiency. It has zero NPK.
Longer Answer:
1. Unmatched Microbial Diversity
Most major agricultural microbial inoculants focus on a few select, highly concentrated, lab-isolated strains—typically species from the Bacillus, Pseudomonas, or Rhizobium genera. These products are engineered for a narrow, targeted function (e.g., nitrogen fixation).
Fish Sh!t stands out by providing a robust, natural ecosystem containing over 4,000 distinct and specific microbes (bacteria, fungi, protozoa).This vast diversity is meant to emulate a healthy, natural soil environment, creating a broad-spectrum biological profile that supports multiple functions
simultaneously throughout the entire root zone.
2. Natural, Whole-System Biological Source.
Many competitor products are produced via chemical synthesis or controlled laboratory fermentation of specific microbial strains on an isolated growth medium.
Fish Sh!t is produced differently: it is an organic soil conditioner derived from the composted manure of tilapia in a proprietary, closed-loop aquaponic system. This process results in a "living ecosystem in a bottle," meaning the organisms are naturally occurring and working synergistically. It is certified organic (OMRI, USDA Biopreferred) and is not a fish emulsion, hydrolysate, or traditional fertilizer (it contains no available NPK).
3. The Core Function: Nutrient Unlocking and Input Cost Savings.
Unlike many products designed only to add a nutrient, Fish Sh!t is designed to help the plant access what is already there.
Its complex microbial profile plays a crucial role in nutrient mineralization—the process where microbes break down complex organic matter and previously applied synthetic nutrients. This is vital because essential elements like Phosphorus (P) and Nitrogen (N) often become "tied up" or locked into the soil and substrate, becoming unavailable to the plant roots.
The microbes in Fish Sh!t actively work to solubilize and convert these locked-up nutrients into bio-available forms that the plant can readily absorb.
The Result:
By maximizing the plant's ability to use the nutrients it is already being fed, Fish Sh!t dramatically increases Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE). This translates directly into cost savings for the grower, as you maximize the return on every dollar spent on fertilizer inputs with fewer inputs. It acts as a powerful bio stimulant that enhances root growth, allowing the plant to better capture water and the newly released nutrients.
Short Answer:
Yes, absolutely. Fish Sh!t is a universal soil conditioner designed to work on any type of plant in any growing medium (soil, coco, hydro, etc.). Because it is a microbial product that focuses on enhancing the plant’s natural growth mechanisms (like root vigor and nutrient uptake) rather than providing specific nutrients, its benefits are non-crop specific and apply across:
-Vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens)
-Row Crops (e.g., corn, soy, cantaloupes, watermelons)
-Fruit Trees and Berries
-Grassland Forage,
The goal is to create a healthier soil ecosystem, which benefits every plant that grows in it.
Longer Answer:
The answer is a resounding Yes. Fish Sh!t is designed to be a universal product whose benefits are not limited to a single crop or plant type. It is effective on everything from large crop fields, commercial row crops to backyard vegetable gardens, fruit trees, turf grass, Forage Grasslands and ornamental plants.
This wide applicability is a direct result of the product's function: it is a biological soil amendment—not a specific nutrient mix.
Why it Works Universally:
Microbial Mechanism: The product contains over 4,000 distinct species of microbes, which are essential components of healthy soil across the entire planet. These microbes' primary job is to create a better environment for roots by:
Unlocking tied-up nutrients (Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Calcium, etc.) in the soil, making them available to any plant, regardless of the species.
Promoting stronger, denser root systems which all plants need for maximum water and nutrient absorption.
Certification and Composition: Being OMRI and USDA Biopreferred certified means it meets strict standards for use in organic farming, which covers a vast range of crops from specialty fruits to large-scale agriculture.
Proven Results Across Categories: Independent trials and documented use show positive results on diverse commercial crops, including:
Row Crops: Increased yields and vigor in corn and soybeans.
Specialty Crops: Enhanced size, shelf life, and quality in cantaloupes and watermelons.
Horticulture: General improvements in flavor, aroma, and overall resilience across fruits and vegetables.
In short, if a plant grows and has a root system that relies on microbial activity to thrive (which every plant does), Fish Sh!t can be used to improve its health, resilience, and final yield/quality.
If it has roots it grows better with FishSh!t!
Short Answer:
Yes, entirely. Fish Sh!t is designed to be a universal microbial soil conditioner that is compatible with all growing mediums (soil, coco, hydroponics) and all nutrient lines (synthetic or organic).
It easily integrates into your existing practices:
In-Furrow Application: Highly effective and commonly used as a one-time application at planting to maximize root growth and nutrient availability from the start.
Foliar Spraying: Can be used to quickly deliver microbial benefits and bio stimulants to the plant's vascular system, particularly during vegetative growth or periods of stress. (Note: Recommended primary use is soil drench/irrigation). Good results have been seen as a foliar on Soy at stage R1 with a 4 bushel bump over check field.
Post-Harvest: The microbes are effective at breaking down and mineralizing leftover crop residue ("trash") when sprayed and tilled in, locking the carbon and minerals in the soil for the next growing season.
Longer Answer:
The answer is unequivocally Yes. Compatibility is one of the core strengths of Fish Sh!t, as it is a soil conditioner and microbial inoculant, not a fertilizer with available NPK that might interfere with nutrient balancing. It works synergistically with your existing system.
1. General Compatibility (Nutrients and Mediums)
Nutrient Lines: Fish Sh!t is fully compatible with 100% of nutrient lines—whether you run a heavy synthetic salt program or a purely organic living soil system. The microbes enhance the efficiency of the nutrients you are already using by breaking them down into more bio-available forms.
Safety: Because it contains NO available NPK, there is no risk of plant burn or harm, even if over-dosed.
2. Compatibility with Application Methods
In-Furrow Application (Planting)
This is an optimal and popular commercial application. Applying Fish Sh!t in-furrow at planting introduces the entire microbial ecosystem directly to the seed and root zone. Trials show this method is extremely effective as a single use, which saves time and labor, leading to stronger germination rates, earlier root vigor, and better water and nutrient utilization throughout the season.
Foliar Spraying (Vegetative/Stress Stages)
While the manufacturer generally recommends applying Fish Sh!t as a root drench to maximize soil conditioning, it can be used as a foliar spray, particularly during the vegetative stage or when plants are experiencing stress. Foliar application allows for rapid, temporary uptake of bio stimulants directly through the leaves, helping to quickly address stress or boost leaf activity.
Post-Harvest Residue Breakdown
This is an emerging and highly beneficial application for soil health. The diverse microbes in Fish Sh!t—especially those responsible for carbon and nutrient cycling—are excellent tools for residue management. When sprayed onto crop residue ("trash") after harvest and tilled into the ground, the microbes actively break down the complex organic material. This process:
Accelerates mineralization: It quickly releases locked-up carbon and essential minerals back into the soil structure.
Recycles nutrients: It makes these formerly bound nutrients plant-available for the next growing season, effectively maximizing the value of the prior crop's biomass and reducing the need for spring inputs.
Short Answer:
You can expect immediate microbial activity in your soil and root zone because Fish Sh!t is a living product that is "alive inside" the bottle and does not require reanimation. Many growers notice visible improvements in initial plant vigor, healthier root development, and enhanced nutrient uptake within the first week. However, the maximum benefit to final yield and product quality is cumulative and realized over the entire growing cycle.
Longer Answer:
Seeing results is a two-phase process that depends on how the living microbial ecosystem interacts with your soil and growing conditions:
Phase 1: Immediate Activity (Within Days to 1 Week)
Because Fish Sh!t is manufactured as a "living ecosystem" that does not require reanimation, the microbes start working the moment they are introduced to the root zone (soil drench, in-furrow).
Quickest Benefits: You will see the earliest results in initial plant development. Studies have proven Fish Sh!t's ability to effectively enhance the growth of roots and root hairs in seedlings almost immediately.
Bio stimulation: Growers frequently report an immediate response in plant vigor, color, and stress tolerance within the first few weeks, as the beneficial microbes begin to rapidly solubilize nutrients in the soil, making them instantly available to the plant.
Phase 2: Cumulative Benefits (Over Weeks and the Full Cycle)
The most significant benefits—the increases in yield, flavour, resilience—are cumulative and long-term.
Ecosystem Development: The true power of Fish Sh!t is building a thriving, diverse microbiome. Consistent application throughout the vegetative and flowering phases allows the microbial population to colonize the root zone and continually mineralize nutrients, breaking down complex matter (including heavy salts and tied-up Phosphorus and Nitrogen).
Final Quality: The measurable increase in final yield, reduced inputs, plant and soil health is the result of this sustained, season-long microbial support, ensuring the plant can access maximum nutrition during critical bloom and fruit-setting stages, leading to higher quality and better overall health at harvest are noticed and improved plant vigor and soil health within one growing season.
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