Products
Agrostim™, Agrostim™ FVO (Farm Verified Organic) and SuperGrow™ are all natural fertilizers that are specifically designed to restore the soil's natural agro-ecosystem by developing soil fertility that energizes soil microbial activity and activates the microbial processes critical for conversion of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and sulfur into forms that can be utilized by plants. The natural microbial activity breaks down and transforms organic, mineral and gaseous compounds in the soil into elemental forms that provide the nutrients, vitamins and hormones for optimal plant growth, health, vigor, productivity and increased resistance to environmental stresses, such as drought and attacks by insect and pathogens.
All products are organic, fully balanced, water-soluble concentrates of humate, kelp, yucca and extracts from fish, bird and other animal sources. These proprietary formulations contain more than 130 primary and secondary elements, enzymes and coenzymes, amino acids, naturally occurring root and foliage growth promoters (Cytokinins, Auxins and Gibberellins), vitamins, carbohydrates and essential chelated trace minerals and micronutrients. The formulations significantly enhance crop yields, plant quality, vigor and resistance to environmental stress and pest attack. Agrostim (FVO) has been approved for use in certified organic production operations by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute).
The ingredients found in Agrostim™, Agrostim (FVO)™, and SuperGrow™ come from a variety of all natural raw materials that are specially prepared via cold, enzymatic or chemical processing before they are ready for final blending. Additionally, custom-made reagents must be fit into the end product. The blending of the dry components is performed by companies that do nothing else but custom blend, package and label the end product. All processors and blenders work under strict secrecy and non-disclosure agreements to protect the integrity of the formulations.
Product Benefits
Agrostim, Agrostim FVO, Supergrow, and Agroturf, due to their organic composition and enzyme base, stimulate the soils accelerating the microbial activity allowing plants to more rapidly convert and uptake nutrients. This process reinvigorates the plant’s root zone boosting its performance which in time also allows farmers to use less water. Our organic based products have a tremendous advantage over conventional fertilizers because nitrogen runoff into streams and infiltration into ground water is a non-issue in agricultural areas that are increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny. Regardless of our composition, our products have an history of successful performance worldwide which has included being cost effective relative to chemical based fertilizers. Product benefits include:
- No additional or independent labor cost cycle is required to apply our products as they can be applied simultaneously with other crop applications like calcium, fungicides, anti-mildew agents, zinc, boron, etc. without having any negative impact on the particular crop.
- Improves water penetration and nutrient retention in the root zone. Naturally initiates detoxification of soil contaminants such as chlorinated pesticide residuals and insoluble nitrogen compounds.
- Buffers against synthetic fertilizer salt building and pH changes. Helps saline and alkaline soils regain fertility.
- Stimulates vigorous root growth and development which improves seed germination.
- Reduces plant stress damage. Improves the plants ability to endure severe heat, frost and drought; and withstand disease, insect, nematode and pathogen attack.
- Increases size and uniformity of vegetable, fruit and nut crop growth. The size, thickness and sheen of leaves all increase as well as the size and uniformity of fruit growth which can lead to higher market prices.
- Increases the marketable yield and quality of vegetables, fruits, nuts and other plant derived products. In addition, its use extends the post-harvest shelf life of fruit.
- Our products have no adverse impact on environmentally sensitive areas due to runoff.
- Reduced product usage over time. Unlike synthetic fertilizers that require increased quantities over time to maintain plant health and growth, the amount of organic-based fertilizer can be cut back as soil conditions improve.
Foliar Fertilizers
All plants absorb nutrients through their leaves and stems using stomata, which are little openings similar to the pores of human skin. Plants absorb foliar sprays 20 times faster than soil-applied nutrients, which is like the difference between eating and digesting a meal or receiving nutrients via an I.V. Foliar application help plants compensate for soil deficiencies during the growing season, including low fertility and low soil temperature. Foliars fortify plants facing other types of stress as well, such as drought, heat, cold, mechanical or insect damage or pathogens. Foliar feeding can be timed to encourage and/or enhance critical points in the plant’s growth cycle, such as seedling emergence, rapid growth phases or flowering, fruiting and seed formation. Many crops benefit from 6-8 foliar applications per season. Some growers apply foliars weekly at low concentrations as a way to improve nutrient balance.
Volcanic Soils
In recent years a number of significant volcanic eruptions have negatively impacted surrounding ecosystems by the disposition of heavy layers of volcanic ash. This is especially true for the eruptions of Mount Saint Helens (Washington, U.S.), Pintatubo (the Philippines), Popocatepetl (Mexico), Novato del Ruiz (Colombia) and Kilauea (Hawaii).
In the aftermath of these volcanic eruptions, it is imperative to re-stabilize the soil and re-establish an agro-ecosystem to hold the “new” soil in place and generate a new green cover of vegetation. The specific formulation of organic elements in Agrostim will accelerate the re-colonization of the “pioneer” plants, whether they’re ground cover or crop species, on this unique soil type. Agrostim will directly address the generally low soil pH associated with volcanic ash type soils (heat-altered), especially those soils with a high sulfur complex (i.e., soils with H2S, H2SO4, SO2 and related molecules). These soils are inherently low in essential micronutrients and growth factors that Agrostim provides, accelerating primary and secondary root growth, stem elongation and growth and fruit, seed and flower yields.