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Plant Based Nitrogen Fertilizer

Plant Based Nitrogen Fertilizer

$16.00 CAD
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If you've been looking for a veganic source of nitrogen as an alternative to animal-derived fertilizers, I’ve got an exciting new product for you.

Introducing Amino-N, a 100% plant-based liquid concentrate of 20 different amino acids plus peptides, with 5% organic water-soluble nitrogen content.

Made in Canada from organically grown, non-GMO soybeans, Amino-N acts both as a nutrient source and a biostimulant. It boosts plant metabolism and supports vegetative growth by enhancing cell division and elongation. In addition, it increases uptake and transport of nutrients within the plant. Amino-N also helps plants resist stress, and even works to improve soil structure.

Highly concentrated and effective at very low doses, Amino-N is suitable for all plants and all cultivation methods and is especially effective as a foliar spray due to its ability to enter plant leaves quickly. It can be combined with other liquid fertilizers such as kelp and sea minerals and also with EM.

The amber coloured, neutral smelling, slightly sticky liquid is very easy to apply by simply mixing with enough water to cover the area. It will foam a bit, but will not clog spray nozzles or irrigation lines, and can also be used in hydroponic systems.

Amino-N is OMRI listed, ProCert approved, and USDA Certified Organic. Besides being non-GMO, it contains no synthetic or animal-sourced ingredients.

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Application

How much do you need? At an application rate of only 30mL (2 tablespoons) per 1,000 square feet, Amino-N is second only to Kelpgrow in concentration and efficiency.  On a larger scale, use 1 to 1.25L of Amino-N per acre. (That’s much, much less than the rate for liquid fish.)

This rate is the same for foliar and soil application. Although there is no specific dilution rate, generally I recommend mixing 30 mL (2 tbsp) in 1L of water to spray a 1,000 sq ft area (around 40L of water for 1-1.25L of product per acre). You can use more or less water if that’s practical for you. Spray leaves both on top and underneath until dripping wet.

Mix and use only what you want to apply the same day. Diluted mixed product does not keep long.

Apply Amino-N monthly, beginning when plants have their first set of four to five permanent leaves, and then during vegetative growth, pre-flowering, past the petal falling phase, and during fruit development, for a total of about five applications during the growing season.

How long does it keep? Amino-N is good for at least one year if kept out of direct sunlight, with the cap on tight, and stored at cool room temperature. Should the bottle become bloated, open the cap briefly release any gas.

Made by Enargia Technologies, Saskatoon, SK

Testimonials

“Wow. The Amino N is amazing!!! Prior to use my hoya hadn’t put on a leaf in a year! Look at all the babies! And finally, I thought my seedlings were dead and I was going to pitch them this morning but I decided to try the Amino N and within an hour they greened up and jumped to attention!! LOVE this product!!” ~ Dawn

 

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LOCAL PICK UP, VICTORIA BC

If you prefer to pick up your order in Victoria, BC, just choose the ‘Pick Up’ option during checkout.

Online order pickups are now at Gardener’s Kit at 169 Langford Street — very close to my old shop in Vic West!

You will receive a pick up confirmation when your order is ready. Click Here for driving directions + Gardener's Kit store hours

Ideally, please allow one business day for order processing. If you need something the same day, or you’d like to meet and chat, give me a quick call or send a text before coming over (250-216-3733) and I will try my best to be ready for you.

What’s the difference between EM and Activated EM? Can I keep re-activating my Activated EM?

I wish! Sadly EM is a bit different from yogurt or sourdough making. The first activation will turn out very closely similar to the mother culture, but with subsequent activations the intricate balance of microbe species and numbers will start to shift, and the effectiveness will decrease. I only ever use fresh mother culture when activating.

EM mother culture can be used the same way as Activated EM, but for economic reasons most people buy it to make their own activation. If you’re new to gardening with EM and you just want to try it out, or if you don’t want to spend the time and effort of activating, then go for the already activated product.

What’s the difference between EM/AEM and Compost Tea?

While EM, AEM, and Compost Tea are made differently, they have similar benefits and compliment each other beautifully. For a comparative summary of these products, see the March 2011 Newsletter.

Can I combine products for easy, all-in-one application?

Yes, almost all products are compatible. The only exception is with fish and sea minerals, which are better applied separately. Keep in mind that dilution rates are different for each product, and try to apply right away after mixing.

Do I need a sprayer?

For soil and compost application, or treating small lawns, a watering can is just fine. For application to foliage, finer droplets are advantageous. You can use a spray bottle, a hose-end sprayer, or a hand-held or backpack sprayer. The wand of a sprayer will help greatly with getting to the underside of leaves. Whatever container you use, be sure it never held any pesticides or liquid synthetic fertilizer.

How do I store the products, and how long do they keep?

Store all products at a cool room temperature, with the lid on tight, and out of direct light. Store pure and undiluted – once products are mixed or diluted with water, they go off quickly. EM mother culture keeps up to two years, activated EM six months or longer. Mycorrhizal fungi, liquid fish, liquid kelp, and sea minerals are good for about a year. Humic acids and molasses can be stored almost indefinitely.

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