What Reforestation Technologies International does

Reforestation Technologies International (RTI), founded in 1993 by Neil and Maria Anderson in Monterey, California and now headquartered at a 13-acre facility in Gilroy, CA, is a manufacturer of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculants and biodegradable transplant fertilizer packs. The company is described as America's oldest and largest producer of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and pioneered the biodegradable transplant fertilizer pak format now adopted across multiple industries globally. Its core technology combines proprietary in-vivo cultivation of over six species of arbuscular endo-mycorrhizal fungi (including Rhizophagus intraradices, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglomus, Septoglomus deserticola, and Gigaspora margarita) with a polymer-coated controlled-release fertilizer platform (PHP / Plant Hole Placement) that releases nutrients via a semipermeable membrane based on soil temperature, all packaged in biodegradable transplant packets. Four on-site laboratories perform batch-level quality control with third-party verification, and products are OMRI-listed and CDFA-certified.

RTI operates a multi-brand go-to-market model covering forestry/timber, restoration/reclamation, agriculture, landscaping/turf, hydroponics, and home gardening verticals via five sub-brands (RTI Ag, Green Diamond Biologicals & Nutritionals, Xtreme Gardening, Old Truck Organics, and RTI-Biologicals). The company sells direct through quote-based enterprise sales to forestry operators, government agencies, and commercial growers; through a network of over 500 garden supply dealers worldwide for consumer/hobbyist products; through Integral Forest Management Ltd. as exclusive Canadian representative since 2004; and via B2B custom formulation, contract packaging (10-gram packets to 1-ton totes, 2oz to 10L liquid bottling), and private-label services for manufacturers and agricultural operations. Customers span enterprises such as Northwest Hardwoods (Weyerhaeuser) for custom forestry paks, large-scale mining reclamation and habitat restoration projects across North America, and commercial agriculture/vineyard/orchard operators. Per a leadership note in the input data, John Anderson is identified as Chief Executive Officer.

Name

Reforestation Technologies International

Legal name

Reforestation Technologies International

Website

https://reforest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reforestation Technologies International manufactures arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculants and biodegradable, polymer-controlled-release fertilizer transplant paks for forestry, restoration, agriculture, landscaping, hydroponics, and home gardening markets across North America via five sub-brands and B2B contract manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biological Inoculants and Controlled-Release Fertilizers

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

Keywords

• Mycorrhizal fungi inoculants
• Biodegradable fertilizer paks
• Biological soil amendments
• Controlled-release fertilizers
• Forestry restoration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilroy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biological Inoculant Products: Sale of mycorrhizal fungi products (MYKOS, AZOS), biological amendments, and transplant fertilizer paks to forestry, agriculture, landscaping, and consumer markets through multiple brands.
2. B2B Custom Formulation & Manufacturing: Custom formulation of granular, wettable powder, and soluble biological amendments; contract packaging from 10-gram packets to 1-ton totes; liquid bottling from 2oz to 2.5-gallon and 10-liter Astrapouches; private labeling services.
3. Research & Development Services: Greenhouse and laboratory research services including crop and soil biological assessments for commercial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RTI manufactures and sells in-vivo cultivated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculants and biodegradable controlled-release fertilizer transplant paks under multiple brands (RTI Ag for agriculture, Green Diamond Biologicals for landscaping/turf, Xtreme Gardening for hydroponics and consumer markets, Old Truck Organics for home gardening). The company also provides B2B custom formulation, contract packaging from 10-gram packets to 1-ton totes, liquid bottling, and private labeling services for manufacturers and agricultural operations of all sizes.

Product overview

Reforestation Technologies International operates as a multi-brand biological products company offering mycorrhizal fungi inoculants and controlled-release fertilizer planting paks across forestry, agriculture, landscaping, hydroponics, and home gardening markets. The core product line centers on in-vivo cultivated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (over 6 species including Rhizophagus intraradices, Funneliformis mosseae, Claroideoglumus species, Septoglomus deserticola, and Gigaspora margarita) and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (Azospirillum brasilense, Bacillus species, Pseudomonas species). The company manufactures biodegradable transplant fertilizer paks (PHP technology with polymer-coated controlled release) sold under multiple brands: RTI Ag for commercial agriculture, Green Diamond Biologicals for landscaping/turf, Xtreme Gardening for hydroponics/consumer markets, and Old Truck Organics for home gardening. Forestry products include specialized formulations like Silva Pak, Forest Pak, Hydration Pak, Continuem, Bio Pak, Booster Pak, Alder Pak, Chilcotin Pak, and Schirp Pak for different site conditions. The company also offers custom formulation and contract packaging B2B services, and markets AM 120 Mycorrhizal Inoculum with regional suites for restoration applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RTI Ag: Agricultural division specializing in biofertility products based on natural strains of mycorrhiza and azospirillum for sustainable plant nutrition programs.
• Green Diamond Biologicals & Nutritionals
• Xtreme Gardening
• Old Truck Organics

Products and services

• MYKOS Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculant Pure mycorrhizal fungi inoculant in granular and wettable powder forms and Root Paks for transplanting, extending root systems for improved water and nutrient absorption. For forestry, agriculture, landscaping, and consumer growers.
• AZOS Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Azospirillum brasilense nitrogen-fixing bacteria for vigorous root development and robust early growth, available in dry and liquid formulations. For commercial growers and consumers.
• AM 120 Mycorrhizal Inoculum Rhizophagus intraradices-based mycorrhizal inoculum with minimum 120 propagules per gram, available in Regional Suites including Desert Suite and Basin & High Plains Suite for specific ecotypes. For restoration and forestry applications.
• BM6 Phosphorus & Potassium Solubilizer Biological product that makes locked-up soil phosphorus and potassium available to crops, reducing dependence on conventional fertilizers. For commercial agriculture.
• Silva Pak 26-12-6 High-nitrogen controlled-release fertilizer pak for nitrogen-limiting sites on BC and Pacific Northwest Coast, enabling seedlings to establish full crowns and outcompete competing vegetation. For forestry professionals.
• Forest Pak 20-11-9 Complete plant nutrient package with micro-nutrients (sulfur, zinc, copper, boron) for acidic soils and reclaimed peat bogs in BC and Eastern Canada. For forestry and peat bog restoration.
• Hydration Pak 16-8-5 Fertilizer pak with water-storing polymers for fast-draining soils, reducing moisture deficiency effects and transplant shock. For forestry on drought-prone sites.
• Bio Pak 16-6-8 & Minors Controlled-release nutrient and biological materials pak for harsh sites including decommissioned logging roads and mining reclamation areas. For forestry and mining reclamation.
• Booster Pak 22-10-7 & Minors 30-gram biodegradable pak for hardwood seedlings including oaks, enabling growth rates exceeding 30 feet in seven years. For hardwood forestry plantings.
• Alder Pak 5-25-8 Low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus pak with cobalt and molybdenum for alder plantings, designed to increase Frankia bacteria activity for nitrogen fixation. For alder forestry establishment.
• Continuem RT 18-9-9+9 Sulfate-containing fertilizer for optimum seedling performance and carbon sequestration, with advanced polymer technology controlling nutrient release. For forestry on sulfate-deficient soils.
• Delayed Release 22-7-11 & Minors Bulk controlled-release fertilizer for aerial and hydro-seeding applications over broad landscapes, releasing nutrients only when soil conditions are warm and moist. For large-scale restoration and aerial seeding.
• Silva Pak PHP 25-10-5 High-nitrogen polymer-coated fertilizer for BC Coast and Pacific Northwest forestry applications. Part of RTI's PHP technology line with soil-temperature-controlled nutrient release.
• Forest Pak PHP 20-10-8 Forestry pak with micronutrients for BC Coast, BC Interior, and reclaimed peat bogs with acidic soils. PHP polymer-coated fertilizer technology.
• Schirp Pak PHP 26-21-0 Specialized pak for Salal-dominated nutrient-poor sites with unique phosphorus and nitrogen combination to suppress competing ericoid mycorrhizal activity. For forestry in Pacific Northwest understory conditions.
• Continuem PHP 18-9-9+6 (S) Sulfate-containing polymer-coated fertilizer for Canada forestry, addressing sulfate deficiency in forest soils with controlled nutrient release.
• Chilcotin PHP 17-5-7 Root-stimulating pak for dry ecosystems prone to drought, containing 9g balanced controlled-release fertilizer and 1g humates for organic matter. For drought-prone restoration sites.
• Chilcotin Worm Blend 15-4-5 20g pak with 10g controlled-release fertilizer and 10g worm castings for harsh mining reclamation sites with no organic matter. For mining reclamation and restoration.
• 15-5-5-6-(S) with Biochar Mining reclamation pak combining controlled-release nutrients with biochar for improved cation-exchange capacity, water retention, and beneficial microbe habitat. For mining reclamation applications.
• Silva Worm Blend 19-8-3 20g pak combining controlled-release fertilizer with worm castings for harsh sites in heavy rainfall areas with acidic soils. For forestry on acidic, high-rainfall sites.
• Gilbert Smith Pak 18-10-10 Top-line formulation for brushy sites in BC Interior Wet-belt, providing nutrients for crown and root development to overcome competing vegetation. For forestry in BC Interior brushy sites.
• Green Diamond Landscape PRO Fertilizer Paks Landscape PRO fertilizer paks in 20-10-5 feeder pak, 10-2-4 tree pak, and 7-2-4 palm pak formulations, along with MYKOS PRO granular mycorrhizal inoculant. For landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, and grounds maintenance crews.
• Xtreme Gardening Consumer Biologicals Consumer-facing biologicals for hydroponics and hobby gardening including MYKOS granular and wettable powder, AZOS nitrogen-fixing bacteria, Xtreme Tea, CalCarb, Versity Bacillus blend, and AZOS Red Liquid. Distributed through over 500 garden supply dealers worldwide.
• Old Truck Organics Home Gardening Line Home gardening products including Myko Start Paks (pre-measured transplant packets), All Purpose plant food, Tomato & Vegetable blend, Rose & Flower formula, Fruit Citrus & Vine option, and Compost Tea brew concentrate. For consumer gardeners and home growers.
• B2B Custom Formulation, Contract Packaging, and Private Labeling Services B2B custom formulation of granular, wettable powder, and soluble biological amendments using RTI's proprietary in-house grown inoculants; contract packaging in formats ranging from 10-gram biodegradable transplant packets to 50-pound farm sacks and 1-ton totes; liquid bottling in containers from 2-ounce bottles up to 2.5-gallon jugs and 10-liter Astrapouches; private labeling services; and greenhouse and laboratory research services. For manufacturers, formulators, and agricultural operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350 million forestry seedlings treated since 1993
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Integral Forest Management Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Darius Bucher, RPF has represented RTI in Canada since 2004, providing sales support, product expertise, and technical guidance for Canadian forestry clients. The relationship enables RTI to serve the Canadian market through a dedicated representative familiar with local ecosystem requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): Global leader in microbial enzymes and agricultural biologicals; supplies biocontrol and biofertility products for row crops through partnerships with Syngenta, Bayer, etc. Comparable category (ag-biologicals) at vastly larger scale and distribution.
• ICL Specialty Fertilizers: Global specialty fertilizer producer (controlled-release, water-soluble) including biodegradable and polymer-coated technologies comparable in concept to RTI's PHP paks. Adjacent rather than direct overlap—larger scale, broader portfolio, less mycorrhizal focus.
• Scotts Miracle-Gro (Hawthorne / specialty brands): Dominant consumer lawn-and-garden brand with specialty hydroponics arm (Hawthorne) carrying biological lines. Overlaps with RTI's Xtreme Gardening consumer and hydroponics channels but offers a vastly larger SKU portfolio and retail footprint.
• Valent BioSciences: Sumitomo Chemical subsidiary producing biorational products (biological pesticides, biostimulants, inoculants) including mycorrhizae. Competes with RTI's biological inoculant portfolio in commercial agriculture with greater resources and global reach.
• Premier Tech: Large diversified horticulture and biological inputs company producing mycorrhizal inoculants (Mycorrhizae Premier Tech) and growing media. Overlaps directly with RTI's horticulture/turf segment but operates at much larger scale across multiple product lines.

Emerging players

• BioConsortia: Agricultural R&D company developing microbial consortia for crop yield, nitrogen use efficiency, and disease control; product overlap with RTI in nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Azospirillum-type) and microbiome-based amendments.
• Ground Bio (and related AMF producers): Smaller specialty producer of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculants for horticulture and agriculture. Niche overlap with RTI's MYKOS product line, generally serving fewer species and smaller markets.

Direct peers

• Lallemand Plant Care: Direct competitor producing mycorrhizal inoculants and biological products for horticulture, agriculture, and turf under brands like MycoApply, LALRISE, and Pesta. Comparable product mix (AMF + PGPR) and overlap with RTI's professional landscaping and agriculture verticals.
• Symborg: Agricultural biotech specializing in mycorrhizal inoculants (Mycoshell, Resid HC), nitrogen-fixers, and biostimulants; acquired by Corteva. Closely comparable to RTI in AMF and nitrogen-fixer technology targeting specialty and row crops globally.
• Mycorrhizal Applications: Direct competitor specializing in mycorrhizal inoculants for forestry, agriculture, and horticulture; sells under MycoApply brand. Most comparable to RTI in product portfolio (AMF inoculants) and customer segments (forestry, restoration, ag retailers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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