Homogenous NPK Compond Fertilisers combined with Bacillus subtilis, selection E4–CDX (R). Fertilis products can be used at any time through the growing season but are especially useful when applied at the time of seeding to protect young plants from soil borne seedling diseases. Tests have also shown a deterrent affect on nematodes. Perfect for use on sports grounds and golf tees.
- Improved plant fitness and vitality
- Higher stress tolerance
- Promotion of root development
- All nutrients are fully plant available
- Inclusion of Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) for healthier and more disease resistant turf
- Perfect for use at time of seeding as a preventative against soil borne seedling diseases
- Micro Granular for rapid prill dispersal and quicker nutrient availability. Important because nutrients aren't plant available until they are in solution in the rootzone
- Increased microbial activity in the rootzone, particularly important in more inert sand based soils
- Helps protect against plant parasitic Nematodes
- Promotion of root development
Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) is a unique and effective strain of rhizosphere bacterium. Bacillus subtilis competes with harmful pathogens for space around the roots of the grass plant. Once established, it physicallt protects the roots and inhibits the advance of soil borne fungi such as fusarium.
Why Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) stands out from all the other strains of Bacillus subtilis:
Once watered in, Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) operates in the rhizophere. Symbosis with fine root hairs result in coverage of the entire root. This creates a live barrier protecting the whole root that disease can't penetrate. Therefore disease has no opportunities to set infection. Other strains of Bacillus subtilis stay at the surface leaving fresh root growth vulnerable to disease. Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) is unique as it is the only strain that moves with the developing root, maintaining a barrier against disease. For maximum effect Bacillus subtilis requires water, oxygen and a minimum soil temperature of 10°C. Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) remains effective in the soil for approx 42 days (6 weeks). Tests show that Bacillus subtilis gives off a chemical that disorientates nematodes, so they can no longer find the root.
Bacillus subtilis, selection E4-CDX(R) 'rod' bacterium showing resistance to common disease