WHAT IS SUMAGROW®?
SumaGrow® is a liquid concentrate microbial agricultural product designed by BSEI to promote soil and plant health. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF USING AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS VS. CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS?
For a farmer, it means higher, better quality yields for a lower cost. For a gardener, it means harvesting more fruits and vegetables with higher nutritional values. The shared advantages for growing any type of plant or crops are
Higher yields and crop production
Increased nutritional value including higher Brix levels (better tasting produce)
Environmentally safe — it remediates many soils contaminates
Increased water efficiency — it pulls and holds moisture to the plant
Helps build sustainable soil for future crops.
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ARE YOU ADVOCATING ELIMINATING CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS ALTOGETHER?
No. In most cases, we recommend reducing fertilizer inputs by 50 percent when using products containing SumaGrow®. However, each situation is different and in some forage and turf crops, NPKs can be eliminated altogether. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
WHY A 50 PERCENT REDUCTION?
We recommend a 50 percent reduction for two reasons:
Most soils have an ample supply of nutrients — they are simply in a form that is unavailable to the plant. Our products will release bound nutrients and extract atmospheric nitrogen for the plant's use.
The general composition of most fertilizers is in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium or NPK. Although the chemical forms are immediately available to the plant, it often volatilizes off as gas or leaches away from the plant when water is introduced through rain or irrigation. SumaGrow® containing products will chelate and hold the chemical nutrients to the plant. It decreases the amount of nutrient waste and runoff by holding the fertilizer components for the plant’s use and development. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
HOW DOES THE COST COMPARE WITH CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS?
In most cases, Agrigain products cost less than chemical fertilizers. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
WHAT KINDS OF PLANTS CAN I USE AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS ON?
Agrigain was developed to be effective on a broad spectrum of crops; however, different concentrations and application rates may apply based on various factors such as soil condition and crop type. Agrigain products will help anything with a root system. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
DO AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS NEED TO BE APPLIED EVERY YEAR WHEN APPLYING ON THE SAME CROPS?
Yes. Salts from over-fertilization, erosion, crop harvest, excessively low or high pH values, and low organic matter affect the value of soil. When you give our soil amendment company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
DOES AGRIGAIN WORK BETTER ON POOR SOIL OR HEALTHY SOIL?
Agrigain products will help build up poor soil and help maintain healthy soil. When you give our soil amendment
company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
HOW ARE AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS APPLIED?
Agrigainis a liquid and can be applied using irrigation systems, spray tanks, spray bottles. When you give our soil amendment
company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
WHAT HAPPENS IF I USE MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT?
As long as the product has been diluted, your plants will be fine. Our suggested application rates are based on multiple experiments. While over-applying isn’t harmful, there is no evidence that an increased application rate will significantly increase the benefits of using Agrigain products. When you give our soil amendment
company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
AT WHAT STAGE SHOULD THE PRODUCT BE APPLIED?
Agrigain products should be applied to plants in early growth stages to maximize the benefits. When you give our soil amendment
company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
CAN THE PRODUCT BE USED TO INOCULATE THE SEED FOR GERMINATION PRIOR TO PLANTING?
No, our normal soil inoculant products are not designed to coat seeds. Seeds should be immersed for no more than 10 minutes and planted immediately. When you give our soil amendment
company a call, you will be directly connected to one of our friendly staff members, so don't wait, call now!
CAN THE PRODUCT BE APPLIED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE SEED WHEN PLANTING?
Yes. SumaGrow® products can be used in a variety of ways including:
Soil Applied
Foliar Spray
Root Dip
Seed Treatment
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HOW MUCH WATER PER ACRE SHOULD BE USED WHEN APPLYING AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS?
There is no specific amount of water to use as long as it allows the product to be distributed at the recommended rate per acre or sq. ft. for your crop.
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IS THERE A BEST TIME OF DAY TO APPLY THE PRODUCT?
We recommend application in the late afternoon/early evening during droughts and high-temperature seasons.
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS?
There are many factors that can affect the performance of Agrigain such as:
Soil nutritional balance/imbalance
Environmental conditions
Type of crop
Short-term crops (100 days or less) seem to respond within a short period.
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CAN AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS BE APPLIED WITH LIQUID FERTILIZER?
Yes, but we recommend that you reduce your fertilizer application rate by at least 50 percent.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I REDUCE MY FERTILIZER PROGRAM THE FIRST YEAR?
In general, fertilizer programs should be reduced by 50% the first year, but this varies for different crops and soil conditions.
WHICH IS THE BETTER SOURCE TO USE WITH AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS: NH4 (AMMONIA) OR NO3 (NITRATE)?
Agrigain products will help stabilize (hold in place) either NO3 or NH4; however, NH4 is more unstable and often converts to nitric oxide (N2O) which is 310 times more lethal than carbon dioxide.
CAN I REDUCE OR DISCONTINUE THE USE OF UREA WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT?
We believe that urea nitrogen should be reduced by 50 percent or more depending on the crop.
CAN THE PRODUCT BE APPLIED WITH HERBICIDE AND INSECTICIDES?
In most cases, yes. Herbicides such as Round-Up are okay; however, you should avoid blending Agriain products with fungicides as they are detrimental to many of the beneficial microbes in the SumaGrow® formula.
HOW SAFE ARE AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS? ARE THEY HAZARDOUS?
Agrigain products are non-hazardous. They are safe for humans, animals, and the environment.
I JUST SPRAYED MY PASTURELAND WITH AN AGRIGAIN PRODUCT. WHEN CAN I MOVE MY ANIMALS TO THE TREATED LAND?
As soon as you wish. There is no waiting period between application and grazing.
DO I NEED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR WHEN MIXING OR APPLYING THESE PRODUCTS?
Although Agrigain isn’t a hazardous material, we recommend wearing protective gear because many people have unpredictable allergies.
DO YOU MAKE PRODUCTS FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTION?
Absolutely. These products are OMRI listed and can be used in the production of organic foods and fibers.
ARE SUMAGROW® PRODUCTS ORGANIC?
SumaGrow® is OMRI-listed (Organic Materials Review Institute) for use in the production of organic foods and fibers. Most products containing SumaGrow® are either already OMRI-listed or are capable of becoming so. The term “organic” is reserved by the USDA and applies only to the end product (foods, fibers, etc.)
HOW SHOULD AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS BE STORED?
As soon as the product is received, remove the cap to replenish the air supply. If product will not be used immediately, loosely refit the cap to allow fresh air to flow until you are ready to use the product and store in a cool, shaded location, preferably a refrigerator. Our Agrigain products have a longer shelf life than most microbials and can be stored for up to a year.
WHAT TEMPERATURE RANGE IS BEST FOR THE STORAGE OF AGRIGAIN PRODUCTS?
Between 40° and 70° Fahrenheit. The colder, the better as long as the product does NOT freeze.
DOES THE PRODUCT NEED TO BE AGITATED BEFORE OR DURING APPLICATION?
Yes. For a good microbial distribution, the product should be stirred, shaken, or agitated prior to use. If possible, the mixture should also be agitated during application.
WILL THE PRODUCT PLUG MY SPRAY NOZZLES?
In most circumstances, no; however, a good agitation in the tank will keep any small particles suspended.
WILL THE PRODUCT BE LESS EFFECTIVE IF LEFT IN THE SPRAY TANK FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE APPLYING?
While it is better to use the product the same day that it is mixed, the mixture should be fine for several days provided it is not subjected to extreme temperatures.
AS MY GPS MAPS MY SOIL, WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RATES TO BE APPLIED?
This is not a concern as you cannot over-apply the product. Agrigainproducts will improve soil conditions regardless of soil fertility.
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE?
If the product is stored according to our recommendations (in cold temperatures with a loose cap), then the shelf life is one year.
DO YOU HAVE A DRY/POWDERED/PELLETIZED VERSION OF SUMAGROW®?
A dry formula is not available at this time; however, we are currently doing some product testing and hope to have a dry formula available soon.
