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1 Your advice with T R A I N I N G to horticultural advisors

2 What is MYKE? natural mycorrhizae growth supplement ally for the plant root activator booster Where does MYKE have an impact? Microscopic view of root without mycorrhizae Microscopic view of root with mycorrhizae The roots

3 How does MYKE work? SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND PLANT Stimulates the growth of roots and the development of plants Increases nutrients and water absorption from the soil Increases drought tolerance» View animation on usemyke.com 1 Formulation 2 Application 3 Germination & exploration 4 Colonization 5 Network development Spore Arbuscule VEsicle NITROGEN PhosphorUS Potassium H 2 o

4 This allows for a better uptake nutrients water of and

5 Imagine the impact on the plant better HEALTH & better QUALITY

6 What benefits does MYKE provide? Resistance to stresses When transplanting MYKE allows for a better survival rate Assimilation of soil water and nutrients With regard to lawn establishment MYKE allows for a faster establishment and a thicker lawn Soil water assimilation With regard to plant care MYKE reduces Soil water assimilation When fertilizing MYKE produces abundant yields watering needs

7 The MYKE products are effective environment friendly and Vegetable Trees & Indoor Flowers garden shrubs Turf plants Growth supplements Organic fertilizers Potting soil

8 The MYKE growth supplements How are they different? They were designed according to use and application FORMULATION BASED ON coarse PERLITE FORMULATION BASED ON PEAT MOSS FORMULATION BASED ON ZEOLITE FORMULATION BASED ON VERMICULITE Endomycorrhizae Ectomycorrhizae + Endomycorrhizae Note: mycorrhizae do not associate with the following families: + Ericaceae: Rhododendron, Azalea, Blueberries Caryophyllaceae: Carnation, Gypsophila, Orchids Cruciferae: Cabbage, Broccoli, Alyssum Chenopodiaceae: Beets Endomycorrhizae Ectomycorrhizae Endomycorrhizae

9 MYKE annual perennial and The solution for plentiful blooms! FORMULATION Natural coarse-granulated blend (perlite and peat) providing additional porosity to soil. DESIGNED FOR Annuals and perennials in pots, planters or gardens. Containers Quantity of MYKE Volume Diameter (approx) 500 ml 9 cm 3,5 in 30 ml 1 oz 1 Litre 11 cm 4,5 in 60 ml 1/4 cup 2 Liters 15 cm 6 in 125 ml 1/2 cup 1 Gallon 18 cm 7 in 125 ml 1/2 cup 2 Gallons 23 cm 9 in 250 ml 1 cup TREATS: 540 ml = up to 18 plants 1.5 L = up to 50 plants 4 L = up to 130 plants MYCORRHIZAE TYPE: endomycorrhizae COMPLEMENTS TO THE myke GROWTH SUPPLEMENTS

10 MYKE VEGETABLE GARDEN Ensures abundant, better quality yield! FORMULATION Natural fine-granulated blend (vermiculite and peat) allowing for good seed germination. DESIGNED FOR Fruits, vegetables and herbs, in pots or gardens. Use when seeding or transplanting. TREATS: 540 ml = up to 18 plants 1.5 L = up to 50 plants MYCORRHIZAE TYPE: endomycorrhizae COMPLEMENT TO THE myke GROWTH SUPPLEMENTS

11 MYKE TREE and SHRUB The solution for a better survival rate! FORMULATION Natural coarse-granulated blend (vermiculite, perlite and peat) efficient on both broad-leaf trees and evergreens. Container Shrub Deciduous Quantity of MYKE Height Tree Height N o 1 gallon 0 to 11 in 0 to 29 in 125 ml 1/2 cup N o 2 gallons 12 to 23 in 30 to 47 in 250 ml 1 cup N o 3 gallons 24 to 35 in 48 to 53 in 375 ml 1 1/2 cups N o 5 gallons 36 to 47 in 54 to 72 in 500 ml 2 cups N o 7 gallons 48 to 59 in 625 ml 2 1/2 cups N o 10 gallons 60 to 71 in 750 ml 3 cups N o 15 gallons 72 to 89 in 875 ml 3 1/2 cups N o 20 gallons 90 to 108 in 1 L 4 cups Caliper Quantity of MYKE 25 to 40 mm 1 to 1.5 in 1 L 4 cups 41 to 50 mm 1.6 to 2 in 1.5 L 6 cups 51 to 65 mm 2.1 to 2.5 in 2 L 8 cups 66 to 75 mm 2.6 to 3 in 2.5 L 10 cups 76 to 100 mm 3.1 to 4 in 3 L 12 cups 100 mm and in and L 15 cups DESIGNED FOR Trees, shrubs and hedges. For established trees, apply product 4 cm (2 in.) deep, along drip line. TREATS: 1.5 L = treats 12 gallons or up to 12 shrubs or up to 3 trees or up to 5 m (16 ft) of hedge 4 L = treats 32 gallons or up to 32 shrubs or up to 8 trees or up to 15 m (49 ft) of hedge MYCORRHIZAE TYPES: endomycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizae COMPLEMENT TO THE myke GROWTH SUPPLEMENTS

12 MYKE TURF The solution to reduce watering needs! FORMULATION Natural heavy-granulated blend that allows for an efficient spreading DESIGNED FOR seeding re-seeding lawn care sod TREATS: 7 kg = 350 m 2 (3,767 ft 2 ) 1 application per year MYCORRHIZAE TYPE: endomycorrhizae COMPLEMENT TO THE myke GROWTH SUPPLEMENTS

13 MYKE POTTING SOIL The solution for efficient water retention! FORMULATION Contains sphagnum peat moss, compost and perlite, has balanced ph DESIGNED FOR Transplanting indoor plants, planters and vegetables. SIZES: 15 L and 35 L MYCORRHIZAE TYPE: endomycorrhizae

14 Warranty Program An effective lever exclusive to independent garden centers. Over 400 members! Allows to support the benefits of mycorrhizae to plants Makes complementary sales easier Builds customer loyalty towards garden center Improves customer satisfaction Give them some advice!

15 Warranty Program 5 YEARS Tree and Shrub + 3 YEARS + PERENNIAL

16 Warranty Program Reminder of conditions: With the purchase of plants, make sure to Offer the right growth supplement Include the right quantity Hand out the MYKE planting guide with the invoice (MYKE + plants on same invoice)

17 MYKE : SUCCESS you, for customers plants your and A solution that support your advice simplifies the sales (increases purchase value) decreases number of plants returned certifies the use of natural and efficient products guarantees peace of mind results in customer satisfaction generates better growth, abundant yield allows for better survival rate and resistance to drought guaranteed to give healthy, quality plants!

18 Successful merchandising Put the MYKE products and promotional material in strategic places NEAR CASH REGISTERS WITH PLANTS AT THE FRONT DESK

19 QUESTIONS? USEMYKE.COM

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