Brewster Life
Build a More Fungal-Dominant Rootzone
Brewster Life is a concentrated microbial biostimulant developed specifically for use with compost tea programmes.
Containing beneficial Phanerochaete fungi, Brewster Life helps encourage the fungal-dominant soil biology associated with healthy perennial turf species such as ryegrass, bentgrass and fescue.
By supporting the biological breakdown of lignin-rich organic material and improving nutrient cycling within the rootzone, Brewster Life helps create a healthier environment for stronger rooting, improved nutrient uptake and more resilient turf.
Key Benefits
- Supports fungal-dominant soil biology – helping create the biological balance preferred by perennial turfgrasses.
- Helps break down lignin-rich organic matter – supporting the natural decomposition of woody and fibrous material within the thatch layer.
- Improves nutrient cycling – encouraging biological processes that release and recycle nutrients within the rootzone.
- Promotes stronger rooting – supporting improved nutrient and water uptake.
- Complements compost tea programmes – providing targeted fungal biology as part of a wider biological turf management strategy.
- Supports turf resilience – helping maintain healthier turf under environmental and management stress.
Application
Application rate: 500g/ha added to a compost tea brew.
Brewster Life can be incorporated into compost tea programmes as frequently as required.
For best results, apply during the early morning or late afternoon and avoid strong sunlight. Application before rainfall or irrigation can help move the microbial population into the rootzone.
Technical Description
Composition
Contains: Phanerochaete – a genus of beneficial white-rot fungi.
These fungi support the enzymatic breakdown of lignin-rich organic material and help encourage a more fungal-dominant biological environment within the rootzone.
Pack size: 1kg
Compatibility
Brewster Life can be used alongside a wide range of biological inputs, organic fertilisers and inorganic fertilisers.
Do not mix directly with fungicides or other biocides.
When mains water is used for compost tea brewing, allow sufficient time for residual chlorine to dissipate before introducing microbial products.
For specific compatibility or tank-mixing advice, contact the Soil Biology technical team.
Why encourage fungal biology?
Healthy turf soils rely on a diverse community of beneficial bacteria and fungi. These organisms help break down organic material, recycle nutrients and create conditions that support stronger roots and more resilient turf.