‘Early growth’, refers to the ‘initial triggering’ of growth, i.e. At germination, after transplanting, growth flushes preceding flowering, fruit set etc.
In agriculture, a plant sets its maximum yield potential within the first 7 days. Likewise, in gardening, the first 7 days of both annuals and perennial plants are regarded as CRITICAL GROWTH periods.
STARTGRO / V12 Initiate is specifically blended for use during the early growth phase of your precious seedlings.
STARTGRO V12 Initiate's liquid formulation contains a balanced, complex of plant micro-nutrients.
STARTGRO V12 Initiate is specifically designed for early growth periods, containing the nutrients, amino acids and growth regulators most vital to early growth.
Growers who only feed plants N, P and K shortcut the ‘BIOCHEMICAL SEQUENCE OF NUTRITION IN PLANTS’.
Biochemically, plant nutrition starts with:
1 – Boron (B)
2 – Silica (Si)
3 – Calcium (Ca)
The B, Si, Ca complex ‘kick starts’ growth allowing N, P, K and others to be available.
In summary the BIOCHEMICAL SEQUENCE OF NUTRITION works as follows:
- Strong SAP PRESSURE (Boron) enhanced by
- STRENGTHENED CELL WALLS (Silica) leads to
- Good NUTRIENT TRANSPORT (Calcium)
This allows optimal cell division & photosynthesis to occur, the foundation of plant growth Calcium then binds with Nitrogen (4), Magnesium (5), Phosphorous (6), Carbon (7) and Potassium (8).
More on the Si, Ca & B complex:
- Calcium (Ca) the ‘trucker’ of all nutrients:
Calcium ‘carries’ nutrients through the plant improving overall plant growth. Ca is immobile so a continuous supply is essential.
- Boron (B) the ‘truck driver’:
Boron creates sap pressure which is essential for nutrient uptake (B & Ca work closely together). Without Boron healthy plant growth can’t start. Boron leaches easily and N & K are antagonistic towards B making Boron commonly lacking in garden soils.
- Silica (Si) strengthens cell walls:
Resulting plants are stronger, and less susceptible to drought, heat, pests & diseases. (Essential in a water-wise, heat-tolerant garden)
Directions for use – V12 Initiate
Dilute at a minimum of 1:50 - 1ml/50ml, 10ml/500ml, 20ml/1lt (foliar sprays)
Apply at transplanting of seedlings or planting of pots, and thereafter, once monthly. Also recommended for application after germination.
- Dilute 5ml V12 Initiate into 5L water. Mix well and apply as DRENCH to soil
- For FOLIAR APPLICATIONS mix 20ml per 1L water into a knapsack sprayer. Agitate well and apply
V12 Initiate contains a blend of organic and inorganic nutrients, it will not burn or harm plants if over-applied
Andermatt- V12 Initiate (Ecobuzz Startgro)
- Product Code: 337-0007
- Availability: In Stock
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R145.25