Growing Citrus with organic microbial bio-fertiliser
Citrus farmer collecting 1,200 liters of ExploGrow organic biofertilizer
Organic Citrus ~ replanted tree survival rate
Lead Organic Citrus farmer improves tree survival rate (after applying ExploGrow) to almost 100% (up from 50%), 3 years after replanting new Organic Citrus trees into “very old citrus soil”.
Due to Organic growing restrictions on the use of chemical poisons/fertilisers, this farmer’s previous optimal survival rate was around 50%. The Citrus trees from the block treated with ExploGrow™ are also carrying much more lemons versus the control. Further update expected soon with regard to yield, Brix and citric acid levels.
Photos above: 3 years after replanting Citrus trees, taken 10 days apart with slightly different lighting. Along with the improved survival rate, there is also a remarkable difference visible with naked eye. The farmer (based in the Sunday's River Valley) invited us to bring any serious Citrus farmer to "come and see for themselves". Please contact us if you would like to arrange an appointment.
Photos below: taken 3.5 years after replanting Citrus trees.
Again the improved survival rate and "aggressive growth" of the ExploGrow treated area, clearly visible with the naked eye.
"The [ExploGrow treated] trees are growing aggressively, much faster than the control" :)Full Organic Citrus Farmer
Anticipated results for Citrus using ExploGrow™
- an increase in yield of around 30%
- reduction in N-P-K fertilizer requirement
- reduction in watering requirement
- increased Brix and citric acid
- soil condition and plant health optimised
- improved growth rate ("almost doubled")
- the ExploGrow™ effect is even more remarkable when Citrus trees are treated from earlier growth stages
For optimal results, ExploGrow™ should be applied as early as possible, both in the nursery and when replanted, during years 0 - 5.
Seven month old orange tree seedlings treated with ExploGrow™
Photo taken nine weeks after the first application of ExploGrow™
Stem diameter +22%:
ExploGrow™ treated 4.5mm, Untreated 3.7mm (9 weeks after the 1st application)
Increased root mass: over 100% ExploGrow™ treated > 2,000mg; Untreated < 0,999mg
Improved growth rate: 19% Matured for replanting: ExploGrow™ treated: 19/100; Untreated: 16/100
Faster growth rate regarding seedlings and young trees:
- rapid doubling of root system within 2-5 months versus control
- increase in stem diameter growth: around 30% + (within 12 months)
