Crops – Microbz Soil

Microbz Soil

Use of effective
microorganisms on crops

Crops

Boosting bacteria and fungi in the soil will support crop plants, offering an alternative to the heavy use of fertiliser and pesticides.

Using effective microorganisms promotes the vitality of the soil and the plant. Effective microorganisms are mixed cultures of naturally occurring organisms that increase the microbial diversity of the soil ecosystem and create an environment that represses pathogenic microbes. They provide nutrients and minerals in a useable form to the plants through the root system, in addition to improving the structure of the soil and enabling it to retain nutrients and moisture. Effective microorganisms help to create more fertile soil which leads to a positive effect on plant growth, flower, fruit development and ripening in crops.

Leaf

Targeted strengthening of crops in the early leaf stage provides an optimum basis for increased yield, harvest quality and water balance. Using effective microorganisms optimises growth and strengthen the plant’s defence mechanisms. In order for this process to be effective, the entire structure from plant to soil needs to be included.

Effective microorgansims sprayed onto the leaf act as the delivery system allowing nutrients and minerals to be better absorbed by the leaf. They also populate the surface of the leaf with beneficial effective microorganisms. This makes it more difficult for fungal diseases to establish on the surface.

Soil

A plant can only grow as healthy as the condition of the soil allows it to be, therefore soil recovery is essential in a holistic system of keeping crops healthy. Effective microorganisms work through organic matter recycling which builds up humus, the food for your soil and plants. They enhance fertiliser and nutrient breakdown in the soil and uptake by plants and improve nitrogen fixation. This leads to better growing conditions which means a stronger and healthier plant.

The communication of existing soil microbiology is strengthened with the addition of effective microorganisms meaning microbes can work more effectively together to deliver nutrients to the plant. This leads to a faster soil recovery process. The root structure of plants is significantly improved.

The benefits of using effective microorganisms on your crop include:

  • Improved soil health and fertility, increased organic activity in soil and reduced erosion

  • Increased humus development, moisture and nutrient retention capacity is improved

  • Increased plant resistance, less pathogenic fungal diseases

  • Stimulation of root growth with rich, high quality yields and strong yields even in drought periods

  • Reduction in toxic residue on crops and no groundwater pollution

  • Faster heating of soil meaning an earlier start to the growing season

  • Plants contain more antioxidants and bioactive substances such as vitamins and trace elements.

  • Fertiliser costs are reduced as the availability of organic and inorganic nutrients in the soil to the plant are increased

  • Operational costs are reduced whilst at the same time quality and yield are increased

Applications

Seeds

Effective microorganisms coat the seeds and create a positive environment on their surface. Seeds treated with effective microorganisms have a shorter germination time, as well as increased germination capacity and even growth.

Seedlings

Seedling treatment activates soil life, strengthens root formation and increases plant resistance.

Crop residues

Use in recently harvested fields prevents decomposition and converts the remaining straw or plants to humus more quickly.

Catch crops

Spraying catch crops before working in promotes the conversion of organic substances and prevents decomposition processes in the soil.

Irrigation

Effective microorganisms can be injected into the ground through an irrigator.