Organica's 4 & 5 Step Program now brought to you by DIRT WORKS is a back to basics approach to plant management designed to revitalize soil biology and provide a foundation for healthy turf growth and it can even restore soil health after years of abuse by synthetic fertilizer use.
The establishment of beneficial microbial populations is the key to creating a healthy soil environment. Over the last 500 million years plants and beneficial soil microorganisms have developed a symbiotic relationship. When a plant photosynthesizes it releases a carbon exudate into the soil, which microorganisms utilize as a food source.
The microbes then surround the root to feed on the carbon and in return protect the plant roots, recycle nutrients, improve nutrient availability, improve nutrient absorption, minimize nutrient leaching and improve the soil structure over time. As you can see this truly is a "symbiotic relationship".
Unfortunately today many soils are grossly out of balance and are virtually devoid of beneficial microbial populations. This is due primarily to an over reliance on "quick fix" cultural practices, which rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to manage turf. Studies have shown that most insect and disease infestation is actually brought on by pushing excessive plant growth with water - soluble inorganic fertilizers! This unnatural growth weakens the plant and makes it an opportunistic target for insects and disease.
Have you noticed the huge uncrease in the incidence of lawn grubs? Pesticides are then applied to control these self- inflicted manifestations and they exacerbate the problem by killing non-target beneficial soil microorganisms. Once you start killing off the beneficial microbial populations the vicious cycle begins. When the microbes are no longer there to protect the roots you are forced to apply more pesticides and the vicious cycle is perpetuated !
Organica's "Natural Lawn Program" is designed to reestablish these beneficial microbial populations and provide the soil with the necessary components to promote healthy controlled growth and reduce plant stress. Each component is synergistic further increasing the efficacy & overall performance of the program.
All of these fertilizers are good for uses other than lawns too. They can activate and stimulate any soil in need of a boost.
The microbial soil conditioner is a great product to use for planting trees and shrubs any time of year.
All of these products are available by the pallet for garden centers, golf courses, landscapers, etc..
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Organica 8-2-4 PLUS Fertilizer
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Good for Lawns, Flowering Shrubs & Trees
A patented biologically enhanced fertilizer fortified with essential beneficial soil microorganisms. This unique formulation provides the end user with a slow release source of N, P, K in addition to reestablishing a healthy soil food-web.
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The beneficial microorganism contained in 8 - 2 - 4 PLUS will improve soil structure, promote nutrient cycling, enhance seed germination, provide plants with increased resistance to environmental extremes (drought, heat, cold, foot traffic, etc.) and help convert soil elements (including phosphorous) into plant available forms.
Apply when seeding, planting, transplanting, topdressing, aerating, during periods of high stress or any time a slow release nutrient source is called for.
- APPLICATION RATE FOR TURF / ORNAMENTALS / ROW CROPS
Apply as needed at the rate of 6.25 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.. This will provide the soil with 1/2 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft. and provide coverage for 8,000 sq. ft.
- Increase rate to 9.375 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft in order to provide soil with 3/4 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. This rate will provide coverage of 5,333 sq. ft..
- When used for tree / shrub installation, utilize1/4 -1/2 lb of product per inch of trunk diameter.
- 50 lbs bags covers up to 8,000 square feet for maintenance
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- Patented biologically enhanced fertilizer (US Patent No. 6,228,806)
- Contains corn gluten, bone meal, sulfate of potash & beneficial soil bacteria
- Provides slow release N, P, K / Does not push excessive growth
- Improves nutrient availability (solubizes P, K & fixes atmospheric N)
- Improves soil structure, increases humus levels
- Provides turf with increased resistance to environmental extremes (drought, heat, foot traffic)
- Covers 2,500 square feet
- 25 pound easy lift bags
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KELP BOOSTER
Excellent for installing new Fruit Trees
- Bio-stimulant / Contains plant growth hormones, micronutrients, vitamins & amino acids
- Stimulates healthy turf growth, increases root development
- Provides turf with essential micronutrients, amino acids & vitamins
- Provides turf with increased resistance to environmental extremes (drought, heat, foot traffic)
- Rich in calcium (essential for cell wall development & plant growth)
- Easy Lift 20 pound bags
- Covers 5,000 square feet
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MICROBIAL SOIL CONDITIONER
Good for everything, including Lawns
- Microbial soil inoculant / Contains beneficial soil bacteria, actinomyces, fungi, vitamins, amino acids Provides turf with increased resistance to environmental extremes (drought, heat, foot traffic)
- Improves nutrient availability (solubilizes P, K, Ca, Mg and fixes atmospheric N)
- Rich in calcium (essential for cell wall development & plant growth)
- Improves soil structure, increases humus levels
- Easy Lift 20 pound bags
- Covers 5,000 square feet
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Organica 4 STEP PROGRAM for Lawns in Varying conditions.
It's important to follow the instructions as laid out because, much of the nitrogen in the Lawn Booster product is provided by "Corn Gluten" which is a natural pre-emergent herbicide that kills not only weed seeds but all seeds, including the grass seed. If you are over-seeding or planting a new lawn Follow Program #1.
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Pick The Program That's Right For You
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Buy the Kits at a Discount
Call for an accurate shipping quote
877.213.3828
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- Kelp Booster + Seed (Spring) $19.00
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Late spring-after seed has germinated) $23.00 x 2
- Microbial Soil conditioner (Summer) $16.00
- Repeat Lawn Booster (Late Summer) $23.00 x 2
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This kit will contain:
- 4 bags of lawn booster
- 1 bag of microbial soil conditioner
- 1 bag of kelp booster
- This kit cover 5,000 sq ft
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2. When Dormant
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Spring) $23 x 2
- Kelp Booster (Late Spring) $19.00
- Microbial Soil Conditioner (Summer) $16.00
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Late Summer-Early Fall) $23.00 x 2
- 8-2-4 Plus (Late Fall-After Fall Cleanup & In conjunction with seeding) $49.00
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This kit will contain:
- 4 25lbs bags of Lawn Booster
- 1 20 lbs bag of Kelp Booster
- 1 20lbs bag of Microbial Soil Conditioner
- 1 bag of 8 - 2- 4 Plus
- This kit covers 5,000 sq ft
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3. When transitioning from high nitrogen synthetic fertilizer programs to organic
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Spring)
- Kelp Booster (Late Spring)
- Lawn Booster or 8-2-4 Plus (Early Summer)
- Microbial Soil Conditioner (Summer)
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Late Summer Early Fall)
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- 2 - 25 lbs bags Lawn booster
- 1 - 50lbs bag 8-2-4 plus
- 1 - 20 lbs bag kelp Booster
- 1 - 20 lbs bag Microbial Soil conditioner
- This kit covers 5,000 sq ft
$120.00
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4. When Turf is under extreme stress (Heat, Drought, Heavy foot traffic)
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (Spring)
- Kelp Booster (Late Spring)
- Microbial soil conditioner (Early summer)
- Microbial Soil Conditioner (Mid-Late summer)
- Lawn Booster 8-1-1 (late Summer-Early Fall)
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- 2 - 25 lbs bags lawn booster
- 2 - 20lbs bags of microbial soil conditioner
- 1 - 20lbs bag of kelp booster
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