Austral Seedlings Newsletter - Winter 2008

FUL-VIK liquid (SOILSMART)

 

FUL-VIK liquid contains fulvic acid and Potassium fulvates which are suitable for use as a foliar fertilizer or with other water-soluble NPK fertilizers as a chelating agent. Fulvic acids assist with the chelation of plant nutrients making them readily available for uptake by plants through foliar applications in overhead irrigation system or through the roots in hydroponic and soil based growing systems. Scientific research has shown that the Fulvic acids in FUL-VIK liquid shorten the response time from plants to fertilizer applications. Fulvic acid increases the permeability of root membranes enabling more efficient uptake of nutrients and water, on a biochemical level these characteristics also lead to an increase in photosynthesis and ventilation, which encourages a larger production of sugars. The transport of nutrients within the plant is also enhanced as is the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, which facilitate the action of enzymes and amino acids within the plant.

As a general guide apply FUL-VIK liquid at 3 to 5 litres per hectare. The fulvic acids in FUL-VIK liquid are extracted from the humic substances of naturally derived plant organic matter and are distinguished by their golden yellow colour as compared to the dark brown to black colour of humic acids.

 

  • Provide a valuable food and carbon source for soil micro-organisms; Improve the uptake of nutrients applied nutrients by plants; Chelate available plant nutrients to reduce their immobilisation in the soil;

  • Promote quicker seed germination and faster root and shoot growth; Improve the efficacy of many non-selective herbicides Fulvic acids are widely known for their ability to:Greenhouse crops• Mix with fertilizer solution at 0.5% concentration (1 part to 200 parts water or nutrient solution) before application and apply weekly.

Vegetables and row cropping• Apply to soil (at 3 – 5lt/ha) and again 4 – 6 weeks later.

 

For more information on FUL-VIK liquid speak to Vince and he will only be too pleased to help you.

New Products: We at Austral Seedlings are always updating our product lines - introducing newer and better varieties. Over the last few months, we have introduced new cucumber, cabbage, broccoli and tomato varieties.
 
Below are our latest additions. Click on product heading for more information:

 

 

Eggplant - HYB Melina
Remarkable for its earliness and marketable yield. Plants are vigorous upright, with regular growth.
Eggplant - Midnight Mini Lebanese
Mini Lebanese eggplant features a medium tall plant with an upright habit for easier. Harvest ,that produces elongated fruit ...
Eggplant - HYB Black Night
Early maturing Blackbell Type ,that offers good size and uniformity.
Produces smooth fruit with green calyx.
 
Eggplant - Venus
VENUS has produced excellent yields of high quality fruit. Its long, teardrops shaped fruit have maintained deep purple black colour and glossy.
 
Eggplant - Oklaholma II
Harvest after transplant 50 – 55days. The fruit is purple reddish with a tender white flesh. Plants are very well branched.
 
Eggplant - HYB Saga
Saga is a highly productive over a long season, excellent
fruit season. Shiny black fruit, green spineless calyx.
 
 
 
OziVerm
OziVerm is vermicompost, a product produced by the natural digestive processes of Worms. OziVerm reduces the need for fertilizers and crop protection chemicals.
 
Ask us about OziVerm and what it can do for your farm.

 

Austral Seedlings are now registered as dealers for TankMasta. This means that we offer an extensive range of water tanks for the home and the farm.

See www.tankmasta.com for more information.
 
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