BIOLOGICAL STIMULANTS
An important part of the biological management process involves feeding and stimulating the soil biomass, to optimise their numbers and development, and also to manipulate the balance depending on crop requirements. We have a range of materials used to feed, encourage and manipulate soil biology.
Biological foods & Stimulants
BioGrow
A unique soil conditioner and biological stimulant which combines the remedial properties of Kelp with high levels of stable Humic and Fulvic compounds. BioGrow provides food resources and stimulation for soil biology as well as buffering the acidifying effects of fertilizers and boosting to Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).
Application Rates:
Greens and Tees:
Apply 1 litre – 2 Litres1000m2 per month – approx one week after applications on Soil & Plant Tonic.
Ovals, Fairways and general sportsturf surfaces:
Apply 500ml – 1 litre1000m2 per month – approx one week after applications on Soil & Plant Tonic.
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply 500ml – 1 litre1000m2 per month – approx one week after applications on Soil & Plant Tonic.
Vegetables and row cropping:
Apply to soil at 5 litres – 10 litres per hectare and again 4 – 6 weeks later.
Fruit trees and Vines:
Apply to soil (at 10 litres – 20 litres per hectare per growing season, best applied in 2 or 3 split applications.
If using in combination with biological inoculants such as Soil & Plant Tonic, follow applications (by approx one week) at 5 – 10 litres per hectare.
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Deep Sea Liquid Kelp & Deep Sea Kelp Powder
DeepSeaKelp is a natural source of plant growth regulators, (PGR’s) Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins and micronutrients (trace elements). Deep Sea Kelp boosts plant growth and assists the recovery from stress. The carbohydrate components contained in Deep Sea Kelp are also a powerful biological stimulant which revitalise and re-invigorate the root systems of most plants.
Application Rates - DSK Liquid:
SOIL OR IRRGATION USE:
Dilute in water first and store diluted product in a cool place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Spray or irrigate and incorporate into the soil — apply at 500 – 700 ml per 1000m2 (5—7 litres per hectare)
FOLIAR USE:
Apply 200 – 300 ml per 1000m2 (2—3 litres per hectare)
Dilute in water (1 part Deep Sea Kelp to 200 parts water)
- Apply early in the crop to ensure adequate levels are available to the plant.
- Apply during the morning dew or in the evening to maximise utilisation.
- Apply at or before first signs of stress, fungal infestation or insect attack.
Application Rates - DSK Powder:
Greens and Tees:
Apply at 100grams per 1000m2 in Spring and Autumn
Ovals, Fairways and General Sports Turf:
Apply at 50grams – 75grams per 1000m2 in Spring and Autumn
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply 10ml/m2 of the dilute solution and water thoroughly around the drip zone of trees and around shrubs and garden areas.
Vegetable/Row crops
Apply at 600 - 750grams per hectare as a foliar application regularly (every 14 - 21 days).
Or apply in irrigation water - at 1kg per hectare.
Orchards
Apply 600grams - 1.4 kg per hectare 3 - 4 times during the growing season.
Broadacre
Apply 100 - 200grams per hectare
Dilute at 1 gram per litre of water – 100 grams per 100 litres.
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Ful-Vik Liquid & Ful-Vik Powder
Ful-Vik liquid is a natural/organic chelation agent, it contains fulvic acid and Potassium fulvates which are suitable for use as a foliar fertilizer or combined with other water-soluble NPK fertilizers to increase their efficiency. Fulvic acids assist with the chelation of plant nutrients making them more available for plant uptake. It can be used in foliar applications, overhead irrigation systems or through the roots in hydroponic and soil based growing systems. Scientific research has shown that the fulvic acids in Ful-Vik liquid shorten the plants’ response time to fertilizer applications.
Ful-Vik liquid increases the permeability of root membranes enabling a more efficient uptake of nutrients, on a biochemical level these characteristics also lead to an increase in photosynthesis and ventilation, which encourages a larger production of sugars. The transport of nutrients within the plant is also enhanced as is the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, facilitating the action of enzymes and amino acids within the plant. By increasing the availability and uptake of nutrients, fertilizer loss is also reduced.
Fulvic acid also helps buffer and solubilise ’tied-up’ Phosphorus in the soil.
Application Rates FulVik Liquid:
Greens and Tees:
Add to fertilizer solution at 0.5% concentration (1 part to 200 parts water or nutrient solution) before application or apply 100ml - 200ml per100 m2 monthly.
Ovals, Fairways and General Sports turf:
Add to fertilizer solution at 0.5% concentration (1 part to 200 parts water or nutrient solution) before application or apply 50ml - 100ml100 m2 monthly.
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply to soil (at 10 – 20lt/ha) per growing season, in 2 or 3 split applications.
Agriculture/Horticulture/Viticulture:
As general guide apply FulVik liquid at 3 to 5 litres per hectare.
Greenhouse crops:
Mix with fertilizer solution at 0.5% concentration (1 part to 200 parts water or nutrient solution) and apply weekly.
Vegetables and row cropping:
Apply to soil (at 3 – 5lt/ha) and again 4 – 6 weeks later.
Fruit trees and Vines:
Apply to soil (at 10 – 20lt/ha) per growing season, in 2 or 3 split applications.
If using in combination with biological inoculants such as Soil & Plant Tonic, follow applications (by approx one week) at 5 – 10 litres per hectare.
Application Rates FulVik Powder:
Mix 1 part FulVik Powder with 10 parts water to make a concentrated solution then apply as above..
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Liquid Fish
Liquid Fish is a natural liquid fertilizer which provides an effective boost to biological activity, soil fertility and plant growth. Fish fertilizers have been used with great success for centuries throughout the world and are ideal in situations where long term consistent feeding is required. Liquid Fish contains amino and fatty acids, essential vitamins, and a vast array of micronutrients in a natural form which break down slowly, providing long term availability.
Application Rates:
Suitable for fertigation, mister, boom spray and trickle irrigation systems or as a foliar spray because of its superfine particle size and optimum oil content.
Greens and Tees:
Apply as a soil drench at 4 litres – 8 litres per 1000m2
Ovals, Fairways and General Sports Turf:
Apply as a soil drench at 3 litres – 6 litres per 1000m2
Dilute at 1 litre per 20 litres water
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply as a foliar spray at 7 litres – 10 litres per hectare or fertigate at 30 litres – 70 litres per hectare
Vegetables and Row Crops:
Apply as a foliar spray at 5 litres – 7 litres per hectare or fertigate at 10 litres – 25 litres per hectare
Field Crops:
Apply as a foliar at 3 litres – 5 litres per hectare after germination and prior to flowering
Fruit Trees and Vines:
Apply as a foliar spray at 7 litres – 10 litres per hectare or fertigate at 30 litres – 70 litres per hectare
Dilution— Foliar 1:100 Fertigation 1:20 or soak seedlings in a solution of 1:250
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Liquid Humate & Humi-K Soluble Humate
Two natural soil conditioners which contain high levels of stable humic compounds, humic acid is effective in boosting the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of the soil. Humic acid can also stabilse and buffer Nitrogen and Phosphorus fertilizers, increasing their efficiency, minimising leaching and reducing the acidifying effects associated with many fertilizers. Humic compounds should be added with every fertilizer application containing Nitrogen.
Application Rates – Liquid Humate:
Greens and Tees:
Apply 100ml - 200ml100 m2 approx one week after applications of Soil & Plant Tonic
Ovals, Fairways and general Sports turf:
Apply 50ml - 100ml100 m2 approx one week after applications of Soil & Plant Tonic
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply to soil (at 10 – 20lt/ha) per growing season split into 2 or 3 applications.
Vegetables and row cropping:
For most crops apply to soil (at 20 – 30lt/ha) split into 4 – 6 applications.
Fruit trees and Vines:
Apply to soil (at 10 – 20lt/ha) per growing season split into 2 or 3 applications.
If using in combination with biological inoculants such as Soil & Plant Tonic, follow applications (by approx one week) at 5 – 10 litres per hectare.
Application Rates – Humi – K Soluble Humate:
Golf and Bowling Greens:
Apply 5kg – 10kg per 100m2at renovation depending on the soil organic matter status.
Sports fields and ovals:
Apply 100kg – 150kg per hectare at renovation depending on the soil organic matter status.
General landscape use (trees, shrubs, garden areas, including natives):
Apply 50kg – 100kg per hectare.
Row Crops:
Apply 10gr – 20gr per metre of row.
Fruit and Vine Crops, Pasture & Broadacre:
Apply 50kg – 100kg per hectare.
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