Probiotic Plant Tonics for
Living Soil

An FPE is a liquid concentrate made by fermenting fresh plant material — comfrey, seaweed, pumpkin, herbs — with a sugar source and beneficial microbes like Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) or EM-1. The fermentation process breaks down plant matter, making nutrients, enzymes, and growth compounds bioavailable to your garden plants and soil biology.

No — they work very differently. Standard liquid fertilisers deliver soluble nutrients directly to plants. FPEs feed and stimulate your soil's microbial ecosystem, which in turn unlocks nutrients naturally. FPEs also deliver plant growth hormones, enzymes, and beneficial microbes that fertilisers simply don't contain.

Mushroom mycelium is a living organism. Extended time in transit — especially in warm Australian conditions — can stress or damage the colonised block. Express post minimises exposure to heat and dramatically improves the condition of blocks on arrival. Add the Express Post Addon product with a matching quantity when ordering.

Absolutely. Our FPEs are 100% organic, chemical-free, and non-toxic. They are widely used in organic vegetable gardens, permaculture systems, and natural farming. Apply to soil or as a foliar spray — just maintain the recommended dilution ratios and avoid applying to produce right before harvest.

FPEs work cumulatively, not instantly. Many growers notice improved leaf colour and recovery from stress within 2–4 weeks of regular use. The biggest benefits — improved soil structure, increased resilience, and richer harvests — build over a full season. Unlike synthetic fertilisers, you're building biological wealth, not borrowing against it.

For absolute beginners, our Probiotic Soil Tonic Concentrate or Comfrey Fermented Extract is the ideal starting point — it works on everything. If you want to target a specific outcome, use our product guide above: Seaweed for stressed plants, Pumpkin for fruiting and growth, and Frass for pest resistance.

Yes! FPEs combine beautifully with each other and with other microbial inputs like EM-1 Bokashi liquid or compost teas. Many experienced growers rotate between products — for example, Seaweed one week and Comfrey the next. Just avoid mixing with synthetic chemicals or chlorinated tap water (let it sit 24 hours first).

Because these are concentrated — diluted at 1:500 to 1:1000 — a single litre goes an incredibly long way. One litre makes up to 1,000 litres of ready-to-use tonic. For a typical home garden applying fortnightly, one bottle can last an entire growing season. Store in a cool, dark place and use within 12 months of opening.

Yes. Our FPEs are 100% non-toxic and chemical-free. They are safe for pets, children, bees, butterflies, earthworms, and all beneficial garden life. We use the same products on our own farm at Tamborine Mountain where our family and animals live and work daily.

EM-1 (Effective Microorganisms) is a consortium of beneficial microbes — Lactic Acid Bacteria, yeasts, and phototrophic bacteria — developed by Japanese microbiologist Dr Teruo Higa. We use it as both a fermentation catalyst and a soil probiotic. It drives the fermentation of our plant extracts AND inoculates your soil with biology that improves structure, nutrient cycling, and long-term fertility.