Tuesday, February 9, 2010
HOW TO REDUCE FERTILIZER USE? THINK QUANTUM GROWTH.
If you are looking for ways to reduce fertilizer inputs, without affecting yield, here are a few tips:
1. Perform a soil test and based on the results, put only the recommended amount to match the plant’s nutritional needs.
2. Pay attention to pH. Depending on the soil pH, certain macro and micronutrients may not be available to the plant. Ensure that your soil pH is within the optimum growth parameters of the plant.
3. Ensure that you have plenty of available calcium. Calcium is not only essential for strong cell wall; it also regulates the uptake of other nutrients and greatly diminishes heat, drought and salt stress (soils with excessive sodium).
4. Take tissue samples throughout the plant’s growth cycle. Plants have different nutritional needs during stages of growth. It is better to spoon feed the plant with the needed fertilizer than to indiscriminately apply the standard NPK two or three times during the growth stage of the plant.
5. Consider slow release fertilizer. It may not be feasible for large scale farming, but it will ultimately save money for small home gardens, nurseries and turf. You can cut fertilizer use by as much as 30% with a quality slow release product. One of the reasons is that the nutrients will not readily leach out during a rain event. With conventional dry fertilizers, a one inch rain can practically wash out most of the fertilizer you may have put on the soil. Farmers typical over fertilize for this eventually, particularly if the type of crop they are growing precludes reapplication of fertilizer beyond a certain growth stage. Do your homework on the choice of slow release fertilizers. Sulfur coated is the cheapest but the least scientific in its release. Heat and moisture will affect the release time. So carefully plan for changes in temperatures and rain as the season progresses and adjust the ratio of slow release to conventional granular. The costlier slow release fertilizers are coated with polymers, which can provide up to 6 months of steady and precise release.
6. If you have already done all of the above and still want to decrease fertilizer use, here is the ultimate solution. It is called Quantum Growth. Quantum Growth is a scientific breakthrough in beneficial bacteria technology. It is the result of more than 30 years of research. What is unique about Quantum in the combination of bacterial strains, which not only can coexist with each other, but also the multi year shelf life even after opening. Among the bacterial strains are the nitrogen fixating ones, which take nitrogen from the air and transforms it to NH4+. Other strains fight harmful pathogens. Others retain soil moisture.
Growers, nurseryman and golf course superintendents who use Quantum Growth tells us they have cut nitrogen fertilizer by as much as 70% without compromising yield. Sod growers are reporting a noticeable decrease in nematodes; while others are greatly curtailing fungicide use.
Quantum comes in different formulations depending on the end use. It consists of living strains, which immediately work in the soil, unlike some competitors who offer dormant strains in order to have some shelf life.
For more information on Quantum Growth, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/. Do check out the phenomenal video. A picture is worth a thousand words.
For more information on Quantum Growth, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/. Do check out the phenomenal video. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Labels: beneficial bacteria, fertilizer use, Quantum Growth, reduce fertilizer, soil bacteria
Saturday, February 6, 2010
GROWERS, FARMERS, NURSERY OPERATORS AND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS- ARE YOU READY FOR EPA IMPOSED FERTILIZER RESTRICTIONS?
In November 2009 a federal judge approved a decree mandating that the EPA set fertilizer limits to protect Florida waters from harmful algae bloom. This month, a number of EPA sponsored public hearings are scheduled in a number of cities throughout the state of Florida. Restrictions on fertilizer use and costly containment of runoff water may pose huge economic costs to farming operations in Florida. And in fact may jeopardize the survival of many of them.But Florida may be just the beginning of a nation wide curb on fertilizer use. For example, many environmental groups have been clamoring about agricultural runoffs from Midwest states finding their way to the Mississippi and causing a growing dead zone, void of all fish, in the Gulf of Mexico. Homeowners will not be exempted either. In fact some counties in Florida already have tough restriction on fertilizer use on private lawns during summer months.
So how can a grower or homeowner maintain yield or a healthy lawn with less fertilizer?
The solution is simple, cost effective and proven: Quantum Growth beneficial bacteria. Growers who currently use Quantum Growth report a 50% to 70% reduction in nitrogen fertilizer use without any negative impact on yield. Better yet, they are able to greatly reduce fungicide applications, saving themselves even more money.Quantum Growth, (formally Inoculaid), is a consortium of numerous beneficial bacteria, each with unique attributes. Some strains transform atmospheric nitrogen in NH4+, which the plant can uptake. Others help in the transport of macro and micronutrients to the root zone. Some destroy harmful pathogen in the soil and leaves, including fungi. Others help maintain soil moisture. Quantum Growth offers another huge advantage over other competing products in that it is a living culture, which immediately goes to work in the soil; and yet has a stable shelf life of several years. Most similar products have dormant cultures in order to provide a shelf life; meaning that to activate the bacterial strains requires a perfect environment over an incubating period of days or weeks. Biologists have long known that beneficial bacteria suppress plant diseases, transport nutrients, aerate the soil, decompose and make available organic nutrients to the plant and fixate atmospheric nitrogen. Quantum Growth is the culmination of more than 30 years of such research. The key was to develop living cultures, (naturally found in the soil), with unique and synergistic benefits which could coexist together. And that was the breakthrough.
Quantum comes in five versions depending on the application. For example, Quantum VSC offers additional strains to rapidly breakdown thatch and is ideal for turf. Quantum HSC is loaded with humates and other nutrients to allow the bacterial colonies to expand in depleted or low organic soils.
To learn more about a new, smarter and environmentally friendly way to grow fruits, vegetables or turf, log on to www.smartfarmingsolutions.com
So how can a grower or homeowner maintain yield or a healthy lawn with less fertilizer?
The solution is simple, cost effective and proven: Quantum Growth beneficial bacteria. Growers who currently use Quantum Growth report a 50% to 70% reduction in nitrogen fertilizer use without any negative impact on yield. Better yet, they are able to greatly reduce fungicide applications, saving themselves even more money.Quantum Growth, (formally Inoculaid), is a consortium of numerous beneficial bacteria, each with unique attributes. Some strains transform atmospheric nitrogen in NH4+, which the plant can uptake. Others help in the transport of macro and micronutrients to the root zone. Some destroy harmful pathogen in the soil and leaves, including fungi. Others help maintain soil moisture. Quantum Growth offers another huge advantage over other competing products in that it is a living culture, which immediately goes to work in the soil; and yet has a stable shelf life of several years. Most similar products have dormant cultures in order to provide a shelf life; meaning that to activate the bacterial strains requires a perfect environment over an incubating period of days or weeks. Biologists have long known that beneficial bacteria suppress plant diseases, transport nutrients, aerate the soil, decompose and make available organic nutrients to the plant and fixate atmospheric nitrogen. Quantum Growth is the culmination of more than 30 years of such research. The key was to develop living cultures, (naturally found in the soil), with unique and synergistic benefits which could coexist together. And that was the breakthrough.
Quantum comes in five versions depending on the application. For example, Quantum VSC offers additional strains to rapidly breakdown thatch and is ideal for turf. Quantum HSC is loaded with humates and other nutrients to allow the bacterial colonies to expand in depleted or low organic soils.
To learn more about a new, smarter and environmentally friendly way to grow fruits, vegetables or turf, log on to www.smartfarmingsolutions.com
Labels: benefical bacteria, epa, fertilizer restrictions, Inoculaid, Quantum Growth, reduce fertilizer
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
INCREASE PLANT YIELD WITH BENEFICIAL BACTERIA IN HYDROPONICS SYSTEMS
One of the advantages of growing plants in a hydroponics environment is improved disease management. One of the reasons for this benefit is that the soil mediums available on the market are often sterile or contain very little beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, yield may greatly suffer.
It is very well established soil science that beneficial soil bacteria provide a number of symbiotic benefits to plants including:· Nitrogen fixation· Disease suppression· Transport of nutrients to root zone· Soil aeration· Soil moisture retention· Decomposition of organic matter thereby making macro and micronutrients available to plants.
In a sterile soil environment these benefits do not exist or are greatly diminished. In an effort to maintain yield, a grower will normally add more fertilizer; which in turn raises salts, thereby further killing the few colonies of bacteria in the soil medium.
There is a better alternative: it is called Quantum Growth (Inoculaid), a new blend of living beneficial microorganism specifically compounded to provide all the features mentioned above. As a result, growers who use Quantum Growth tell us that they have cut nitrogen fertilizer applications by as much as 70% without any effect on yield. Other growers report significantly higher nutrient uptake, (reflected in tissue sample laboratory analysis). Our growers also say that since they have introduced Quantum Growth in they nurseries, incidence of fungal and bacterial diseases have virtually disappeared.Quantum Growth is composed of more than 30 strains of living beneficial bacteria. Meaning that the bacteria are active (not spores) and immediately provide benefits; unlike other competitors, whose products often contain growth inhibitors and whose bacteria are inactive until immersed in a perfect growth medium.
Quantum growth also has a shelf life of several years when sealed properly. This is important for the small grower who may not use the gallon container all at once. If you desire healthy, disease resistant plants and higher yields, consider Quantum Growth beneficial microorganism. You will be a covert in no time.
For more information, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/
It is very well established soil science that beneficial soil bacteria provide a number of symbiotic benefits to plants including:· Nitrogen fixation· Disease suppression· Transport of nutrients to root zone· Soil aeration· Soil moisture retention· Decomposition of organic matter thereby making macro and micronutrients available to plants.
In a sterile soil environment these benefits do not exist or are greatly diminished. In an effort to maintain yield, a grower will normally add more fertilizer; which in turn raises salts, thereby further killing the few colonies of bacteria in the soil medium.
There is a better alternative: it is called Quantum Growth (Inoculaid), a new blend of living beneficial microorganism specifically compounded to provide all the features mentioned above. As a result, growers who use Quantum Growth tell us that they have cut nitrogen fertilizer applications by as much as 70% without any effect on yield. Other growers report significantly higher nutrient uptake, (reflected in tissue sample laboratory analysis). Our growers also say that since they have introduced Quantum Growth in they nurseries, incidence of fungal and bacterial diseases have virtually disappeared.Quantum Growth is composed of more than 30 strains of living beneficial bacteria. Meaning that the bacteria are active (not spores) and immediately provide benefits; unlike other competitors, whose products often contain growth inhibitors and whose bacteria are inactive until immersed in a perfect growth medium.
Quantum growth also has a shelf life of several years when sealed properly. This is important for the small grower who may not use the gallon container all at once. If you desire healthy, disease resistant plants and higher yields, consider Quantum Growth beneficial microorganism. You will be a covert in no time.
For more information, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/
Labels: beneficial bacteria, reduce fertilizer, soil aeration, soil remediation, yield
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
INOCULAID IS NOW CALLED QUANTUM GROWTH
Applied and Experimental Biology, the manufacturer of Inoculaid has formerly changed its beneficial bacteria brand name to Quantum Growth.
Quantum Growth is a unique blend of naturally occurring soil bacteria which help increase yield and reduce fertilizer inputs by as much as 50%. These bacteria are capable of transforming nitrogen in the air to ammonia, which the plant can readily absorb.
In addition, farmers using Quantum Growth report a decrease in incidence of fungicide and nematode pressures. Another benefit of Quantum growth is the production of water, which maintains soil moisture essential to mass flow of nutrients to root zones. The beneficial bacteria work particularly well in the early stages of plant growth when the plant’s need for nitrogen is at its peak.
Quantum Growth is also extensively used to rehabilitate golf courses and homeowner’s lawns which have been damaged by over fertilization and pests.
For more information on Quantum growth, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/
Quantum Growth is a unique blend of naturally occurring soil bacteria which help increase yield and reduce fertilizer inputs by as much as 50%. These bacteria are capable of transforming nitrogen in the air to ammonia, which the plant can readily absorb.
In addition, farmers using Quantum Growth report a decrease in incidence of fungicide and nematode pressures. Another benefit of Quantum growth is the production of water, which maintains soil moisture essential to mass flow of nutrients to root zones. The beneficial bacteria work particularly well in the early stages of plant growth when the plant’s need for nitrogen is at its peak.
Quantum Growth is also extensively used to rehabilitate golf courses and homeowner’s lawns which have been damaged by over fertilization and pests.
For more information on Quantum growth, log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/
Labels: beneficial bacteria, Inoculaid, Quantum Growth, reduce fertilizer
Friday, August 14, 2009
REJUVINATE YOUR LAWN WITH INOCULAID BENEFICIAL SOIL BACTERIA
Are you having problems maintaining a healthy lawn? Are bugs and fungus continuously attacking your lawn; and it doesn’t matter what you treat it with, nothing seems to work?
Sometimes over fertilizing and over applying pesticides can increase salt build up in the soil and kill beneficial microbes essential to nutrient transport and nitrogen fixation. In other words, your soil maybe sterile, and your turf weak and subject to constant pest onslaught.
One of the solutions is to apply Inoculaid, a new cocktail of beneficial bacteria, which performs several functions:
· Turns nitrogen in the air to ammonia, which the plant can uptake, thereby reducing fertilizer use by as much as 50%.
· Increases soil moisture, buffering heat and cold stress.
· Attacks fungi and nematodes, thereby decreasing the need to apply synthetic insecticides and fungicides.
· Increases transport of nutrients to the roots.
Inoculaid is also different from previous brands of beneficial soil bacteria in its long shelf life. Un-opened, Inoculaid has a shelf life of several years. After the bottle is open, if tightly closed and placed in a cool dark closet, it will last up to 90 days, (more than enough times for several applications).
Inoculaid beneficial bacteria are also ideal for garden plants, particularly in the early stages of growth when the plants consume a proportionally greater amount of nitrogen by weight.
Many vegetable growers currently use Inoculaid precisely because they can reduce nitrogen fertilizer applications. In other words, it saves them money and increases their yields.
To learn more about Inoculaid log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/. Oh! Do watch the great video, which will show you how it works through the lens of a microscope.
Sometimes over fertilizing and over applying pesticides can increase salt build up in the soil and kill beneficial microbes essential to nutrient transport and nitrogen fixation. In other words, your soil maybe sterile, and your turf weak and subject to constant pest onslaught.
One of the solutions is to apply Inoculaid, a new cocktail of beneficial bacteria, which performs several functions:
· Turns nitrogen in the air to ammonia, which the plant can uptake, thereby reducing fertilizer use by as much as 50%.
· Increases soil moisture, buffering heat and cold stress.
· Attacks fungi and nematodes, thereby decreasing the need to apply synthetic insecticides and fungicides.
· Increases transport of nutrients to the roots.
Inoculaid is also different from previous brands of beneficial soil bacteria in its long shelf life. Un-opened, Inoculaid has a shelf life of several years. After the bottle is open, if tightly closed and placed in a cool dark closet, it will last up to 90 days, (more than enough times for several applications).
Inoculaid beneficial bacteria are also ideal for garden plants, particularly in the early stages of growth when the plants consume a proportionally greater amount of nitrogen by weight.
Many vegetable growers currently use Inoculaid precisely because they can reduce nitrogen fertilizer applications. In other words, it saves them money and increases their yields.
To learn more about Inoculaid log on to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/. Oh! Do watch the great video, which will show you how it works through the lens of a microscope.
Labels: beneficial bacteria, fertilizer, Inoculaid, reduce fertilizer, soil moisture
Monday, March 9, 2009
INOCULAID REDUCES FERTILIZER USE BY 50%
Inoculaid, a new mix of photosynthetic beneficial soil bacteria can reduce fertilizer use by as much as 50%, without compromising yield, thereby helping the environment.
Soil biologists have long known the symbiotic relationship between plants and certain bacteria and fungi co-habitating in the root zone.
While plants provide nutrients such as sugar and amino acids, strands of rhizo bacteria transform nitrogen from the air into ammonia which the plants can absorb. Others help transport nutrients to the roots; and some even provide auxin (plant hormones) necessary for plant growth.
For years various biological laboratories have offered various cocktails of beneficial bacteria. However, none have provided such an effective alternative to traditional farming until now.
I have applied various brands of beneficial bacteria in a number of large and small trials. They indeed reduce fertilizer inputs. However, they had very short shelf life once the container was open; and they provided a 10% to 20% fertilizer reduction.
I met the folks at Applied & Experimental Biology, the makers of Inoculaid at an ag expo last year; and later had a long conversation with Thom Selvig, the biologist who developed the product. He described to me thirty years of research which culminated into this unique mix of photosynthetic bacteria, (naturally found in the soil), which provide an array of proven benefits:
1) Reduction of fertilizer inputs by as much as 50% without compromising yield.
2) Improved soil moisture and aggregation.
3) Reduction in harmful pathogens/pests including nematodes and fungi.
When one hears of such phenomenal claims, the first reaction is skepticism- too good to be true; just another snake oil; why isn't every body using this product?
Growers and golf superintendents are starting to. I talked to several of them and ag consultants who are currently using Inoculaid on a large scale (thousands of acres of vegetable production). They all reported the same success. In some cases they have completely eliminated fumigation, drastically cut fungicide and in one instance cut nitrogen input by 2/3.
Inoculaid is the new paradigm towards environmentally friendly agriculture and landscape maintenance. By using nature’s own weapons, Inoculaid is now allowing growers to produce more food, with less fertilizers and chemicals.
For an amazing view of this microbiology at work through the lens of a microscope, watch the video. It will dazzle you.
Or go to http://www.smartfarmingsolutions.com/ for more information
Labels: beneficial bacteria, fertilizer, inoculants, nematode, organic farming, organic gardening, reduce fertilizer, soil moisture
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