Plant Growth Activator

BioTreat PA20 can be used on all ornamental plants from the plug or cutting stage. BioTreat PA20 helps develop root growth, foliar and flower population resulting in a bright healthy looking plants. The accelerated development of roots assists in the establishment of plants during the crucial periods. Regular use of BioTreat PA20 will help the plant resist disease and survive in extreme conditions. The product is water soluble and is applied as a foliar or soil/compost drench. For best results, use in conjunction with BioTreat OF100 fertiliser.

By applying BioTreat PA20 users establish a new colony of beneficial soil microbes that preemptively consume the food source of such damaging fungi as Pythium, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium. The beneficial microbes in BioTreat PA20 require organic matter, oxygen, moisture, and soil temperature from 10oC to 50oC (40oF to 105oF) for optimum performance. Under these conditions, BioTreat PA20 provides specific benefits for soil and plants that can help reduce the need for pesticide applications.

BioTreat PA20 comprises a proprietary blend of various species of genus Bacillus, Streptomycetes, and various beneficial Pseudomonas, at concentrations of 5 x 1012 CFU per Kilo. BioTreat PA20 also contains fermentation-derived phosphorous-solubilising bacteria, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, cytokinin-producing bacteria, essential amino acids, vitamins B, B2, B3, B6, B 12, C, K, biotin, folic acid, and natural sugars.

Advantages

• Improves Soil Biology
• Promotes conversion of soil elements, including phosphorous, into plant available forms.
• Helps decompose soil organics.
• Increases soil buffering properties.
• Chelates metal ions in alkaline conditions, increasing plant availability.
• Promotes Healthy Plant Growth
• Stimulates plant growth by naturally accelerating cell division.
• Increases plant membrane permeability for more efficient nutrient uptake.
• Stimulates root growth.
• Increases root respiration and formation.
• Stimulates the presence of desirable soil micro-organisms.
• Stimulates plant enzymes.

Suggested Application Rate

Dilution:
2 tablespoons (30 grams) BioTreat PA20 in sufficient water to cover 100m2 area (10mx10m); eg 30litres. Stir well. Use within 6 hours.

Plugs:
Initial application - spray after transfer of plugs to pots.
Subsequent application - repeat every week.

Cuttings:
Rooted - apply as for plugs.
Non-rooted – Initial application - apply 7 and 14 days after planting at a rate of 1 tablespoon per 100m2.
Subsequent - apply weekly at a rate of 2 tablespoons per 100m2.

Established Plants/Cut Flowers:
Apply weekly at rate of 2 tablespoons in 100m2.

For best results, use in conjunction with BioTreat OF100 fertiliser.

Storage and Disposal

• Shelf life of powder 5 years.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Store in original container.
• Store in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
• Dispose in accordance with national, state, and local regulations.

Additional Information

For additional information please contact BioTreat info@biotreat.co.uk.