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Consistent farming through the use of organics
21325 E. 2100 RoadLacygne, KS 66040Toll-Free: 866-210-9576Fax: [email protected]
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Expected Results
1. Increase of root weight
2. Encourages a deeper root zone
3. Increases the biological activity within the soil
4. Increases in nitrogen and overall health of the soil
5. Increases of organic matter content in the soil
6. Greener crops, more vivid colors, more bountiful flowers
Expected Results
6. Increases BRIX of Sugar in leaf and fruit
7. Increases protein in crops
8. Increases yield of harvested material
9. Increases soil quality (compaction)
10. Reduces fertilizer and pesticide use
11. Reduces leaching of nutrients
12. Decreases watering requirements
THE SCIENCE
OF OPTIMIZING SOIL
To optimize soil health ↓
Manage all 4 groups↓
Neglect any group↓
= Failure
Soil is predominantly 4 components
To Optimize Soil Health Manage
These 3 Components
Managing Soil Health
Nutrient Component Maintain mineral balance
(Ca,Mg,Na,K & other micronutrients & salts)
Biological Component Manage “living” part of
soil
Physical Component Appropriate irrigation,
aeration and compaction of soil
Check Water
Physical ComponentManage irrigation times,
total dissolved solids
Perform a water analysis
Sodium > 160 Excessive Bicarbonates > 90 Excessive Total Diss. Salts > 800 Excessive Mg > 40 Excessive Chloride > 100 Excessive Sulfur > 200 Excessive
Check Air
Physical ComponentAppropriate aeration and
compaction of the soil. Soil biology will perform this function when active and present in recommended
numbers.
Check SoilMineral Matter Content
Nutrient Component Maintain mineral balance Calcium,
Magnesium, Potassium, Salt and other micronutrients. Balance and coordinate
with fertilizer use.
Balance MineralsAdjust for Specific Crop
“By bringing Ca, Mg, Na, and K into equilibrium, we will automatically adjust pH in a soil system suitable for plant growth.”
- Charles Walters
Eco Farm
Calcium 68 – 70% Magnesium 10 - 20% Potassium 2 - 5% Sodium < 3%
Adjust for site-specific issues
Analyze Organic Matter
Biological Component Manage “living” part of
soil (microbiology & organic matter)
Use Vega-tare™ to build your Organic Matter
Vega-tare™ harvest-to-harvest is a cold processed, enzymatically digested, fresh food soil amendment and plant food, that acts as an all-natural bio-stimulant.
The SoilFood Web
Feeding microbes builds humus in the soil The oil content of Vega-tare allows it to stay where
applied.
The Program
Understand the uniqueness of the site Take soils test — Soil Food Web and minerals analysis Check water quality and address impurities Check aeration and develop treatment Adjust mineral content, adjust for specific crop Implement regular Vega-tare™ and reduced fertilization program Periodic re-testing and re-balancing
21325 E. 2100 RoadLacygne, KS 66040Toll-Free: 866-210-9576Fax: [email protected]
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Vega-tare™ harvest to harvest
Application:Stimulation of compost
Application:Fertigation
Application:Sprayer
Application:Deep root feeding
Application:Foliar
Summary:
Adjust to the uniqueness of the site Balance soils for crop and manage mineral content Adjust to water quality & aerate Implement a low-nitrogen / low-watering program Reduce use of pesticides & fertilizers Use Vega-tare™ harvest to harvest as a bio-
stimulant Periodically re-test and re-balance
Thank you for your time
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