DPH Biologicals Essential Plus 1-0-1 (32 oz) – Soil Biostimulant & Lawn Green-Up

Overview

DPH Biologicals Essential Plus 1-0-1 (32 oz) is a liquid soil amendment and biostimulant designed to support soil structure, root activity, and overall plant vigor across diverse soils. Developed by Growth Products, Ltd., this formula blends organic materials with a stable, highly shelf-stable solution. It offers an organic building blocks approach that goes beyond traditional N-P-K nutrients, aiming to help soils function more like living systems and to support healthier turf and landscapes without making medical claims.

Key ingredients and what they offer

• Potassium humate and 20 natural L-amino acids form a foundational blend that provides essential organic components for soil and plant processes.
• Enzymes, simple and complex sugars, vitamins, kelp extracts, carbohydrates, and hydrolyzed organic proteins contribute a multi-nutrient profile for soil and plant support.
• A natural wetting agent and native biostimulants help improve soil structure and moisture distribution for better root access to nutrients.

What you can expect for lawn and soil

Essential Plus is designed to work across soil types to help revitalize brown or dead spots, support root growth, and promote healthier turf. The product is described as a grower essential soil amendment and root stimulant that may contribute to better greening, vigor, and crop quality in the broad sense of lawn and landscape health.

How to use on a home lawn

• Maintenance application: mix 2 oz per gallon of water.
• Overseeding or tackling stress spots: mix 4 oz per gallon of water.
• Applications can be made through hose-end sprayers, backpack sprayers, or a watering can.
• Does not require immediate watering in after application.
• Safe to use around trees and ornamentals when applied as directed.
• Best applied in the cooler parts of the day (morning or evening) and repeated every 2 to 4 weeks.

Best practices and practical tips

For hose-end spraying, follow the label directions for mixing and coverage. Regular use as part of a wider lawn care routine could help support soil health and consistent growth over time. The product emphasizes ease of use and a stable, long shelf-life to simplify ongoing lawn care.

Why choose Essential Plus 1-0-1

• Delivers organic building blocks beyond basic N-P-K fertilizers.
• Supports soil biology and nutrient absorption through a natural biostimulant blend.
• Contains natural amino acids, enzymes, kelp extracts, and other organic components for a multi-nutrient approach.
• Designed for use at all growth stages and across soil types with simple application methods.
• Reportedly helps greens up brown spots and improves overall turf health without harsh chemical shocks.

Important note

It is the buyer's responsibility to check the manufacturer's label to ensure compatibility with your application and to follow all directions provided on the product packaging.