Biostimulants and solutions for the soil microbiome
Products that act on the plant's physiological processes and on soil life, according to the data sheets.
Biostimulants do not feed the plant in the same way as a conventional fertiliser: they act on its physiological processes or on soil life. This guide presents the solutions of this type that Fertipower offers, based on their data sheets.
What are biostimulants
A biostimulant is a product that stimulates the plant's physiological processes, such as rooting or flowering, regardless of its nutrient content. It is not a plant protection product and does not replace crop protection.
In the range sold by Fertipower, these functions appear in three families: AlgiPower, based on seaweed; Fla_ONE® PLUS, presented as a biostimulant; and Viagro's EPIGEN solutions, divided into prebiotics, which activate and regenerate soil life, and probiotics.
When to use them
- To regenerate soil microbial life, the aim of Fertinatura and RGen.
- To promote specific groups of microorganisms, such as Trichoderma in the case of Paramon.
Fertipower products
- AlgiPower (1KG): seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum); according to the label, 3.5% P2O5 and 16% K2O (dry matter), for foliar application or fertigation.
- Fla_ONE® PLUS (5L): biostimulant used in the acidic range; according to the data sheet, the pH of the spray solution should be 4 or lower.
- Fertinatura: soil activator and regenerator.
- RGen (10L): regenerator of the soil's predatory microorganisms.
- Paramon: promotes wild species of Trichoderma.
- Tragus (5L): aims to regenerate the microbiota of the order Hypocreales.
- Vitta Clean: according to the data sheet, stimulates the production of salicylic acid in healthy plant cells.
- REKO (5L): EPIGEN line solution with which Fertipower and Viagro aim to promote the beneficial microbiome of soil and plants.
Frequently asked questions
Does a biostimulant replace plant protection treatments?
No. A biostimulant is not a plant protection product; the crop protection strategy should still be defined case by case.
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics in the EPIGEN range?
Prebiotics, such as Fertinatura and RGen, activate and regenerate soil microbial life. Probiotics, such as Paramon or Tragus, focus on specific groups of microorganisms.
Can Fla_ONE® PLUS be mixed with other products?
According to the data sheet, it can be mixed with many fertilisers and pesticides, provided the mixture is acidic. Alkaline products, such as sodium bicarbonate or Bordeaux mixture, can cause precipitation. A test mix is recommended to check for precipitation and phytotoxicity.
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