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Planting Insights

From A Florida

www.Nitro30.com
Blueberry Grower

Q. What is your experience with

Essential and Companion Biological Fungicide?

Answer: When my dad and I recently set out 12 acres of blueberries,

I experimented with dipping the blueberry plants in solution of Essen-

tial and Companion prior to planting. For a side-by-side comparison,
I created a control group of plants that were not dipped in the Essen-

tial and Companion solution. In the first week, when we had good

rains and the weather was perfect, there was little difference between

the control group and the undipped plants. But when the rains
stopped and I turned to irrigation, the proof was in the pudding. The

plants dipped in Essential and Companion did really well, growing

aggressively and showing great color, but the undipped plants

showed all the signs of transplant shock. It was eye-opening to see
how in the next few weeks and months the dipped plants continued

to flourish and show exceptionally robust growth, while the

undipped plants continued to struggle. It was good proof to me.

Planting Dip or Drench
A quick pre-planting dip or post-planting drench that reduces transplant shock and results in healthier robust plants for
all crops including berries, grapes, stone fruit, citrus and vegetables.

Product
100 Gallon Water
Application Timing

Essential Plus®
2 Quarts
Completely immerse the containerized plants, leaving
them in the mixture for 3 or 4 seconds, and place the
plants – container and all – in the planting hole for 30 CompanionBiological
® 1 Quart
minutes prior to planting.
Fungicide

Free and fast same-day delivery
For spray rates and additional information give us a call at (863) 675-
1500 to get help creating a spray program to address your special needs.

Call Your Local Sales Rep Today!

Randy Oberlander: (914) 469-2577 Mark White: (239) 214-1072
Chris Kamberg: (863) 673-6327

Companion® “TKO” Phosphite 0-29-26 Essential® Plus 1-0-1

Biological Fungicide
100% Phosphite
Biostimulant and Soil Amendment

With more than 55 billion beneficial
With “TKO”, there's no need to wait for Packed with over 20 organic ingredi-
bacillus per gallon. These potent mi-
the breakdown of granular phosphates ents, Essential goes beyond common
croorganisms re-energize soil to fight
in order to get the results you're look- soil amendments and conventional fer-

disease, increase root mass, and pro-
ing for. Immediately correct a phos- tilizers. Stronger and healthier plants
phorus or potassium deficiency.
produce more abundant fruit.
duce healthier plants.
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