In the past, when we talked about the use of products such as biostimulants, we only mentioned the significant increase in the profitability of producers. However, the needs of crops are now such that they require and fully justify their continuous use, in order to address situations such as:
- The mismatch between commercial maturity and normal maturity of plants
- The requirements for high post-harvest fruit quality
- Sensitivity to climatic imbalances
- Continuous soil stress
From these situations, the risk of the absence of critical factors for good crop performance is immediately apparent and the need for careful management of fertilization, combined with the protection of the natural fertility of the soils, arises. Also, in horticultural crops, the need to maintain high quality final fresh products is important, especially for approved organic farming crops.
Our experience
To address these critical situations, the solutions implemented by our exclusive collaborator Cifo (a nutrition company since 1965, member of the ILSA Group, with a presence in at least 50 countries), provide for the use of special nutrition products – biostimulants, which are applied in different phases and seasons and operate in a complementary manner, utilizing the action of humic and fulvic acids, amino acids of natural origin, microorganisms and bioactive substances contained in the algae Macrocystis integrifolia.
Enhancing soil fertility
The polysaccharides, plant-based amino acids and potassium contained in Supernat 93 have a positive effect on soil fertility and stimulate the activity of its microorganisms and more! It promotes the uptake of nutrients by the roots (macronutrients and micronutrients), improving the efficiency of fertilizers and revitalizing poor soils while enhancing vegetative growth, for higher yields.
Also suitable for organic crops.
Biostimulants with an effect on the rhizosphere
To address the phenomenon of soil stress and the development of a strong root system, Betalga, a biostimulant with amino acids and extracts from the algae Ascophyllum nodosum, Macrocystis intergrifolia and Sargassum, was developed. It favors the mutually beneficial relationship between plants and beneficial soil microorganisms, promoting the development of a strong root system.
It also promotes seed germination (by soaking before sowing), reduces transplanting stress and enhances the balanced subsequent growth of plants.
Avoid the dangers of abiotic stress
Macys BC 28 is a powerful biostimulant that can also be used in organic farming and consists of 100% concentrated Macrocystis integrifolia algae extract, capable of positively influencing the physiology of the plant and preparing the ground to overcome all stressful situations, thanks to the unaltered presence of the numerous natural active substances contained in the algae themselves.
Maintain the quality and shelf life of products after harvest
It is very important to ensure the consistency of the fruit to increase its shelf life and avoid cracks that can cause the loss of juices and the establishment of pathogenic microorganisms. Calcisan Green was created for this purpose. A special biostimulant that contains calcium, magnesium and Macrocystis integrifolia algae and allows the maximum transfer of calcium concentration to the plant tissues.
The use of the product has been shown to favor the elasticity of cell membranes and thus reduce the damage caused by the tearing of the skin even in sensitive varieties.
Support the stages of maturation
Moving towards the final stages of cultivation, it is easy to run the risk of over-ripening by waiting for the fruit to fully ripen, with the consequent losses.
The solution we propose in this case is Ener 26 and Cet 46 Green, which will be combined in a single application to intensify and give uniform color to the fruits, while simultaneously increasing the Brix degree.
Ener 26 is a preparation, suitable for use in organic agriculture, based on amino acids and at the same time enriched with macro and trace elements, for the immediate supply of metabolic energy to the plant, in particular, it positively affects the metabolism of sugars and the shift of photosynthetic substances (sugars, amino acids, mineral salts, etc.) to the fruits.
Its use in combination with Cet 46 Green allows the support of plant metabolism precisely at the phase when energy demand reaches its peak, for uniform ripening, achieving the improvement of all quality parameters.