Verdanta^� RM-1

Verdanta RM-1 is not a blend of separate particles of each of the above ingredients. 

 The ingredients it contains are carefully formulated into homogeneous (uniform in composition) MINIGRAN^� granules for better nutrient distribution and availability. What this means is every granule contains the same amount of N and P.

Why organic ingredients?

An advantage to the blend of organic and mineral fertilizer sources is the release characteristics of the granule. Phosphorus from purely mineral sources, such as superphosphate, triple superphosphate, or ammonium phosphate is tied up quickly in high pH soil or readily leached from peat-based potting mixes¹. The presence of organic nutrient sources in Verdanta RM-1 both adds slowly released nutrients as well as attracts beneficial microorganisms. These microorganisms which are attracted by the organic materials, reduce the pH around the granule while they breakdown and feed on the organic sources. The pH drop immediately around the granule makes the phosphorus more available to plant roots.

Why use it?

Verdanta RM-1, with its better phosphorus availability can be used with many fertilizer programs to provide a base level of phosphorus suitable for any crop, and especially those that have high P demands. It is especially useful in high pH soils, and in cold temperatures. RM-1 is also beneficial used in seed or vegetative propagation for enhancing root growth. For example, lettuce transplant growers see better rooting and better establishment and growth in the field when RM-1 is used in the transplant medium.

RM-1 can be added to any potting medium to complement your nutrition program where added phosphorus can be of benefit.

Give RM-1 a try. Trial material is available by visiting www.bioworksinc.com/verdanta. 

¹Janet C. Cole and John M. Dole, "Leaching Characteristics of P From Four Fertilizer Sources in a Container Nursery Growing Medium, HortScience 30, no. 4 (1995) 794.

The organic and mineral sources of nutrients in GM2 are as follows:

 Like the other granular Verdanta products GM-2 is not a blend of separate particles of each of the above ingredients. The ingredients it contains are carefully formulated into homogeneous (uniform in composition) MINIGRAN� granules for better nutrient distribution and availability. What this means is every granule contains the same amount of N, P, K and Mg.

Verdanta GM-2 contains a diversity of organic and mineral fertilizer sources to provide early plant response in cool temperatures and continued nutrient release. The variety of organic, non-composted nutrient sources attracts a broader array of microorganisms. This microbial activity and the resulting nutrient release increases the "biology" of your soil or potting mix.

Recent BioWorks' trials with GM-2 have generated interest with growers looking for a slow release fertilizer that doesn't have the added risks of a temperature-dependent coating when temperatures spike. When combined with a suitable micronutrient package and used alone or in a constant liquid feed system as a base feed, GM-2 provides an excellent evening-out of nutrient availability.

Additionally GM-2 has shown good plant growth and color response in woody ornamentals when applied as a summer top-dress in the Upper Midwest when excessive late season, freeze susceptible growth is unwanted.

GM-2 can be combined with other Verdanta products such as RM-1, K-Vita, PL-2 and OFE to provide a variety of nutritional programs for ornamentals and vegetables.

GM-2 product is available for grower trials. Give it a try by going to www.bioworksinc.com/verdanta.