Transplanting is stressful. Not just for you, but for your plants. When you move a sapling, perennial, or even a small shrub into new soil, the roots are cut, the soil environment changes, and the plant has to adapt fast or risk failure. For many gardeners, that means watching their investment wilt — or die — before it ever takes off.
But what if transplant shock didn’t have to be part of the process?
The Case Study: Colwell Farms Orchard
Three years ago, Colwell Farms in New Jersey planted 200 apple saplings in a plot that hadn’t been farmed in over 50 years. Soil tests showed deficiencies across the board.
Instead of relying on fertilizer alone, the growers used a two-step system:
- Root soak in REV + water (50:50) before planting.
- Backfill with Dakota Peat + native soil (1:3).
The results:
- Year 1: 200/200 trees survived. No transplant losses.
- Year 2: All trees healthy and blossoming.
- Year 3 (today): Every tree thriving, and the orchard is approaching full production capacity.
Why It Worked (The Science in Simple Terms)
- REV jump-started the roots. REV delivers 650+ strains of beneficial microbes and organic compounds that signal roots to grow deeper, faster, and stronger. That rapid root establishment means less shock and quicker adaptation.
- Peat built the long-term soil foundation. Dakota Peat provides carbon, humic substances, and microbial life that create a permanent buffer for healthy soils. Our 1lb bags - mixed with native soil provide enough peat to safely transplant small trees!
Together, they created a soil system where even young trees thrived in ground that had been “dead” for decades.
What This Means for Home Gardeners
Not everyone can ship in tons of Dakota Peat like a professional orchard. But the root soak with REV is where the real magic happens:
- Transplant Shock Protection: REV helps roots signal, adapt, and re-establish faster.
- Universal Application: Works for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and even houseplants.
- Portable & Practical: A small bottle of REV is enough to treat dozens of transplants.
If you want the long-term foundation (like Colwell Farms used), we offer 1lb bags of Dakota Peat that can be blended into soil for shrubs, raised beds, or container gardens. But for most home gardeners, REV alone is the must-have transplant solution.
How to Use REV for Transplants
- Mix REV with water at a 50:50 ratio.
- Dip or soak roots before placing the plant in the ground.
- Water-in with REV solution (1oz per gallon of water) once the plant is set.
- Continue regular REV treatments (every 14 days) for lasting root strength and resilience.
Bottom Line
Transplanting doesn’t have to be a gamble. Whether you’re planting an orchard or dropping a few fall perennials into your beds, REV ensures your plants hit the ground running.
3 years. 200 trees. 0 losses. That’s the power of REV.
