Benefits
Recommendation
Remediation tool for non – arable land - ProPell is used as a microbial stimulant as well as a nutrient amendment, this can be beneficial in non – arable land, as it reinvigorates the endemic biology aiding the soils ability to hosts plants to grow and increase the overall ongoing soil health.
Soil enhancement to improve soil health and production – Given the worms ability to provide and stimulate microbes within the soil, AV biologicals provide a balanced range of microorganisms that can colonise on the roots of plants to instil natural services provided by the relationship between the plant and soil. Doing this, stabilises the soil food web allowing natural mechanisms to manage pest and disease pressure through natural ecosystem services. This ultimately minimises the need for pesticides enabling less impact through the reducing the need for chemical intervention.
Application & Rates
ProPell biological pellets are best applied at the beginning of the growing season at the first predominant root flush in permanent plantings. This ensures that an adequate level of biology and organic carbon infiltrates the root zone. In short term crops, best practice application is just prior to planting or at planting.
Application rates vary on crop, irrigation type, plant density per hectare, current soil condition and rainfall. Discuss your specific requirements with your distributor or with Australian Vermiculture. Refer to table below as a guide.
Storage and Handling Instructions: Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Foliar Application
| Crop | Rate kg/ha | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture, Vines, Vegetables, Tree - Fruit & Nut | 250- 1,000 | When applied Pre-plant used via belt spreader along drip line or in the bottom of a dug hole before the planting of a tree vine, alternatively can be blanket spread. |
| Broad Acre - Grasses & Dicots | 50-150 | When sowing into prepared seed bed, it is best applied using a gravity fed opener or air seeder as a band 5cm or 2inches of sub-surface. Alternatively can be used as a top dress in crop. |
| Pastures | 50-150 | When sowing into prepared seed bed, it is best applied using a gravity fed opener or air seeder as a band 5cm or 2inches of sub-surface. Alternatively can be used as a top dress in crop. |
Typical Analysis
Note:
Due to the capability of biology to make nutrients available in soil, the nutrient percentages don’t need to be as high as chemical equivalents
| Nitrogen | W/W% |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen | 4.0% |
| Phosphorus | 3.0% |
| Potassium | 1.4% |
| Boron | 0.284% |
| Calcium | 3.0% |
| Copper | 0.354% |
| Iron | 0.979% |
| Magnesium | 1.0% |
| Sodium | 0.177% |
| Cadmium (P) | 10.3PPM(P) |
| Biological | mg/kg |
|---|---|
| Total Microorganisms | 204.1 mg/kg |
| Total bacteria | 41.0 mg/kg |
| Total fungi | 160.1 mg/kg |
| Protozoa | 2.858 mg/kg |
| Mycorrhizal fungi | 4.181 mg/kg |
| Pseudomonas | 6.641 mg/kg |
| Actinomycetes | 2.272 mg/kg |
Specifications
Formulation
Pelletised vermiculture derived bio-stimulant
Application area
Apply product to the soil to provide an inoculation of active microorganisms
Application method
Apply products to soil through band or broadcasts spreaders
Irrigation
Minimise heavy irrigation of the root zone in the first five to seven days to mitigate leaching of spores and active organisms’ pre-colonisation
Timing
Optimum timing in short crops is at planting and within fourteen days post plant. Annual crops at significant root flush events
Colonisation
Colonisation is completed in the first
48 – 72 hours
Accumulation
Optimum levels of both biological populations and activity can be measured through soil tests. Applying at root flushes and establishment ensures effective colonisation
Microbial food
Pro biologicals are tailored with specific feed stocks to sustain development and activity in the rhizosphere. No additional feed applications are necessary
UV breakdown
Some biological groups are susceptible to ultraviolet breakdown. Soil based applications should be incorporated by cultivation or irrigation
Withholding
No withholding periods
Testimonials
James and Merryn talk about why they converted to AV's biological program in early 2015. James and Merryn changed over after attending the 2014 crop walk. Listen to their comments after attending the 2015 crop walk.
James and Merryn Beckman,
Murrayville VIC
Hear John and Marc (father and son) talk about their experiences over the years. They converted their whole property to AV's biological growing program and are developing a strong positive history of wheat on wheat on wheat
John and Marc Bowen,
Carwarp VIC
Husband and wife team, Don and Caz,are the pioneers in establishing and developing AVs biological farming program for broad acre cereal crops. They grow in harsh arid conditions and have been 'chem fert free', using AV's products since 2010. Click on the video and hear their story.
Don and Carolyn Rankin,
Werrimull VIC