Trees:
Turf Grass:
Crops:
Improvements in Soil Quality:
ECO-MIN® on Trees:
- LOBLOLLY PINE
“Loblolly pine is the most important commercial forestry species here in the southeastern United States.”
“We are seeing about a 40% increase in the amount of growth, meaning the height and the girth of the trees, based on the ECO-MIN treatment versus the control treatment. That is remarkable, that’s wonderful data. Of course, now the real truth, or the proof in the pudding, will be how these trees respond once they are put under field conditions. The good news is that out latest data appeared to indicate that we are getting about a 30% to 40% increase in the survival of these seedlings. These are primarily fir and red spruce seedlings that are put in the remineralized plots versus the control.
Man-made ozone is decreasing the growth of commercial loblolly pine by somewhere between 15% and 20%. That is extraordinarily significant. Air pollution is suppressing the growth of these trees. The question is how can we help mitigate that, can we change it around? The strengthening of those mychorrihzae (fungus – root symbiosis) in roots, to allowing a more healthy rigorous root system, can better utilize the nutrients and water that are already in the soil. ECO-MIN could help.”
- Dr. Robert Bruck
Scientist, North Carolina State University
North Carolina
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ECO-MIN® on Turf Grass:
- GOLF COURSES
“With the use of ECO-MIN and other standard maintenance practices my greens were the healthiest they have ever been in my six seasons at this club. The membership is very pleased. The reduction in the amount of fertilizer used and the amount of labor saved is somewhat significant. In the future, by treating the whole course, the savings in fertilizer cost and labor to handle and apply the fertilizer will be very significant. Potential environmental problems will be greatly reduced.”
- John Mastenbrook
Superintendent, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club
Petoskey, Michigan
- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE / ATHLETIC FIELDS
“My company, San Jacinto Environmental Supplies, has been in business for 21 years as a wholesale distributor and manufacturer to the professional industry, i.e. Landscape Contractors, Growers, Grounds Maintenance Co., Institutions, Athletic Fields, etc.
ECO-MIN fits a big need for us in that it helps complete the picture. We look at ECO-MIN as a rock mineralizer and bio-stimulate. We sell ECO-MIN as a stand alone product and use it in a variety of fertilizer mixes that we sell. The results are outstanding. We have come to depend on ECO-MIN performance.ECO-MIN may look like a simple product but on close examination it is quite complicated. We have not found anything in the marketplace that compares equally to ECO-MIN.”
- Mike Serant
President, San Jacinto Environmental Supplies
Houston, TX
- GENERAL TURF GRASS
“Excess growth from fertilizer application increases mowing and labor costs and is related to increased pet pressure. [In my studies], clipping growth was increased by nitrogen, but there were no increases in growth due to ECO-MIN. Thus, the benefit from ECO-MIN application in improved turf quality of Floratum St. Augustine grass did not come with a concomitant increase in growth which typically occurs from increased fertilizer application.”
- John L. Cisar, Ph.D.
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“The first season results from a mixed, cool season turf grass study suggest that ECO-MIN demonstrates the potential to reduce the fertilizer inputs to turf grass in the Chesapeake region.”
- John L. Cisar, Ph.D.
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
ECO-MIN® on Crops:
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APPLES
- ONE: In the applied areas we had a significant reduction in insects. This was very noticeable, reducing our needs for pesticides.
- TWO: The leaf surface of the trees in the applied areas was much larger. This increased the ability of the plant to uptake nutrients.
- THREE: The water holding capacity of the soil was vastly improved.
- FOUR: When we harvested the apples, we loaded one semi-trailer with 64 bins of apples that weighed 108,000 lbs. In a non-ECO-MIN treated area, we loaded a second trailer with 72 bins of apples that weighed 105,000 lbs. A significant increase in yield.
- FIVE: When the apples were pressured tested, the ECO-MIN treated apples tested to 18-19 pounds. The non-treated area 14-16 pounds. Better pressure – longer shelf life.
- SIX: The sugar content of the treated apples measured at a brix level of 13.5-14 degrees. The non-treated area 13 degrees brix.
“In early 1998 I was introduce to ECO-MIN. On my 90-acre farm, I have worked with the USDA (US Dept of Agriculture) a great deal, testing several products. When I read the literature on ECO-MIN I was very intrigued and decided to test this product on my apple orchard. My trees range in age from 10-19 years. The information that I had said that the product is non-soluble. Because of that, I felt that the product had to be worked down into the soil to be more effective than top dressing would provide. To prepare the ground, I rototilled under the trees to a depth of about 6” to 8”. I then applied ECO-MIN at a rate of 200 lbs per acre with a broadcast spreader. I then irrigated the applied area again to assure the ECO-MIN was worked into the soil completely. I did keep a control area for comparison purposes, and the results were dramatic.
All of these examples are reason enough to use ECO-MIN. In addition, I am able to reduce my use of NPK by at least 40%.”
- Pete Garza
Producer of several varieties of Washington Apples
Garza Packing – Apple Grower
- CHARDONNAY WINE GRAPES
“The one-time application of ECO-MIN at 250 pounds per acre and 500 pounds per acre made significant positive increases in crop yield (+31% for soil treated with 250 lbs ECO-MIN/acre and +77% for soil treated with 500 lbs ECO-MIN/acre), crop maturity, and soil biological activity of Chardonnay grapevines growing in the Salinas Valley. The use of ECO-MIN had no negative effects on the crop or soil. ECO-MIN appears to have substantial benefits to wine grapes grown in the Salinas Valley. At current pricing of wine grapes and ECO-MIN, the returns would generate a significant positive income from the application of ECO-MIN.” For complete test results, please contact us.
- Amigo Cantisano
Organic Ag Advisors
Cedar Ridge, CA
- WINE GRAPES, VEGETABLES, STRAWBERRIES, ETC.
“ECO-MIN has been a key component of our Soil Management Program and continues to play an increasing role within both our agricultural and horticultural programs.
We currently apply ECO-MIN to wine grapes, vegetables, strawberries, and horticultural landscapes. We blend ECO-MIN into our two premium organic top dressing products: Mineral Matrix and Premium Organic Top Dress. We have used the material as a seed treatment as well as an ingredient of an agglomerated organic soil amendment.
The concentrated nature of the material allows for reduced application rates that minimize application costs. By supplying a variety of trace and minor elements, ECO-MIN has contributed in reducing the need to provide these elements by supplemental or foliar feeding. By encouraging the development of beneficial organisms, applications of standard N-P-K fertilizers have been significantly reduced.
Highlands Soil & Water will continue to support the use of ECO-MIN both as a standalone and formulation-grade material.”
- Tom Piatkowski
President/CEO, Highlands Soil & Water
Walnut Creek, CA
Improvements in Soil Quality
- HIGHER WATER RETENTION
“Soil organic matter can hold up to 20 times its weight in water. The increase of 1,072,000 pounds of organic matter in the 33.5 acres could possibly hold 21,440,000 extra pounds of water. This represents 2,858,667 gallons of water, or 85,333 gallons per acre. If one acre-inch of water is 30,216 gallons, then there are 2.8 extra inches of water in the top foot of soil.With this extra water, [our client] does not need to irrigate as often or can go extra days between irrigations or rain events without stressing the crops. This can be quite valuable during periods of high temperatures and high evapotranspiration rates when some center-pivot irrigation systems cannot complete a full circle before more water is needed. It is also important in areas where rural electric companies limit the usage during the daylight hours and the center-pivot systems are electrical. We have begun using tensiometers to gain some feedback and to help schedule the irrigations and the amount of water needed per cycle. This all boils down to being more efficient and saving money while making money with a better crop.”
Dr. Bill Becker
Agrosystems Management, Inc.
Springfield, IL
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