SOIL natural alternative to soil disinfection

SOIL natural alternative to soil disinfection

SOIL is an allelopathic biostimulant indicated for application to the soil to achieve a perfect physical, chemical and biological balance in accordance with the ideal requirements for the best development and maximum productive capacity of the implanted crop.

This product is composed of seaweed extract, a variety Ascophyllum nodosum . Its main functions are to improve the soil and to recover the microbiome in soils subjected to high production pressure thanks to its prebiotic capacity.

Therefore, it is characterised by its prebiotic capacity, which re-establishes the microbiological balance in disease-conducive soils. It also has the ability to disinfect soils, in addition to favouring crop establishment by improving the physico-chemical properties of the substrate.

As a final result, the planted crop shows greater vigour in its development and less susceptibility to pathogens causing wilt and root rot.

To test our product, we have as an example two trials: a SOIL trial on tomato and another one on courgette. The tomato trial took place in Puebla (Mexico). The strategy used is the application of SOIL by drip irrigation at different doses 15 days before transplanting. As a final result we have a degree of efficacy 15 days later. However, we also had a SOIL trial on courgettes. In this case, the location was in a greenhouse in Ruescas (Almeria). The strategy was to apply SOIL to the soil before planting courgettes at 15 L/ha. with soil analyses contrasted by public and private laboratories. As a final result, we obtained a reduction in the population of Fusarium spp. from 4700 colony forming units to 140 colony forming units

It is important to highlight that SOIL is indicated for all types of crops before planting in soils with high agronomic wear. Its recommended doses are 15-20 L/ha. and if the dose is for planted crops, 5 L/ha. The doses vary depending on the soil texture and the level of soil degradation. It is always applied by localised irrigation.

Steps to follow for implementation:

1. Soil preparation by shallow tillage to achieve a well loosened soil (avoid clumping).
2. Water at full field capacity by localised irrigation. Whenever possible, seal the soil with plastic.
3. Apply the product by localised irrigation.
4. Re-irrigate with water to encourage incorporation and diffusion into the soil.
5. Leave the product to act before planting.