Bacillus firmus

Bacillus firmus

Formerly known as Bacillus firmus

Spore-forming soil bacterium

Beneficial Bacteria


A spore-forming soil bacterium used in specialized agricultural products for root-zone support and strain-dependent crop-protection applications.

Bacillus firmus is used in some commercial biological products because its spores persist well in soil and seed-treatment systems. Specific crop-protection uses are strain- and registration-dependent.
Key Benefits
  • Root-zone persistence
  • Soil colonization
  • Formulation stability
  • Plant establishment support
Formulation Availability

Wettable powder; Liquid; Seed treatment; In-furrow; Drip application

Compatibility Notes

Confirm compatibility with seed-treatment systems and other active ingredients. Any nematode-control positioning requires strain-specific regulatory review.

Key Crops

Row crops Row crops
specialty crops specialty crops

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