Barley Malt Extract

from £12.50

Barley Malt Extract turns brewing waste into a powerful growth catalyst for plants. Packed with key enzymes, it enhances nutrient uptake and promotes healthy, vigorous growth.  

Barley fields at dawn – beautiful, aren’t they? OK, so it’s very pretty, but why are we talking about Barley? Well, because of Barley Malt Extract, of course!  

You know how much of a passion we have for turning “waste” into useful things, like Coir Pots, Neem or Mulch Mats. How about a by-product from another industry close to our hearts – brewing? 

Beer needs water, malt, hops and yeast. In fact, in Germany, under a law dating back to 1516, those are the only ingredients allowed. But does brewing leave anything behind that we can use? Absolutely – Barley Malt Extract!  

It might look (and sound) dull but it helps our plants, shrubs and trees grow healthier and faster. Just think, every time we go to the pub, we could be helping a garden grow, too! 

Much like our Mycorrhiza Fungi, Barley Malt Extract is more of a catalyst than a fertiliser. It helps plants maximise the nutrients in the soil using five key enzymes. 

  • Amylase: Hydrolyses starch into smaller, more digestible carbohydrate molecules for plants. 
  • Urease: Converts soil urea into nitrogen and carbon dioxide. 
  • Protease: Breaks down organic nitrogen proteins into simple amino acids. 
  • Phosphatase: Converts organic phosphate into a usable inorganic form, increasing phosphorus supply. 
  • Chitinase: Decomposes insect and fungi casings, speeding up natural composting. 
Amount/Size  Ingredient  Dosage/Description 
500g pack  Barley Malt Extract  A natural plant booster made from barley to improve soil fertility and plant growth. 
Dosage for planting/growing media  1 cup per 10 liters of soil  Add 1 cup of barley malt extract for every 10 liters of planting or growing medium. 
Dosage for potting on  1 dessert spoon per pot  Add 1 dessert spoon of barley malt extract into the hole or larger pot when potting on. 
Dosage for planting cuttings  1 teaspoon around the cut  Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of barley malt extract around the base of cuttings. 
Dosage for top dressing  Dusting around crop base  Apply a light dusting of barley malt extract around the base of plants as a top dressing. 

For planting media, mix a cupful of Barley Malt Extract per 10 litres. For potting on, add a dessert spoonful to the hole or pot. For cuttings, use a teaspoon around the cut. As a top dressing, use sparingly – just enough to dust the base of your crop.  

Just think, every time we go to the pub, we could be helping a garden grow, too!