RhizoVital FZB42 Microbial Root Inoculant

RhizoVital FZB42 is a highly concentrated microbial root inoculant containing the beneficial soil bacterium Bacillus velezensis strain FZB42. It is designed to support strong root development, improve plant establishment, enhance nutrient uptake and increase plant resilience across a wide range of horticultural crops, turf and seed treatments.

Best for

• Seed treatments and seedling establishment
• Fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops
• Turf and landscape applications
• Hydroponic growing systems
• Supporting healthy root development and plant vigour

Key features

• Beneficial bacteria: Contains more than 2.5 × 10¹³ CFU/L of Bacillus velezensis strain FZB42.
• Root development: Encourages rapid root colonisation and promotes strong, healthy root growth.
• Improved establishment: Supports better seed germination, seedling survival and early plant development.
• Nutrient uptake: Helps improve the availability and uptake of important nutrients including phosphate, manganese and zinc.
• Plant resilience: Assists plants in tolerating environmental stress while helping suppress soil-borne pathogens.
• Versatile application: Suitable for dipping, drenching, spraying, hydroponic systems and seed treatments.
• High compatibility: Compatible with most fertilisers and plant protection products, except copper-based products and bactericides such as chlorine.
• Easy to use: Liquid suspension concentrate with a long shelf life for convenient storage and application.

Specifications

• Product: FZB42 Microbial Root Inoculant
• Available sizes: 1L, 5L
• Active ingredient: >2.5 × 10¹³ CFU/L Bacillus velezensis strain FZB42
• Chemical compound: Organic
• Formulation: Liquid suspension concentrate
• Mode of action: Beneficial spores colonise young roots, stimulate root growth, improve nutrient uptake and enhance plant resilience.
• Pack size: 1 unit

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.