Microp 4XL - Biofertilizer / Soil Improver

An Alternative Green Manure

MICROP 4XL offers an alternative program for managing the productivity of the soil. Grown as a green manure, this natural microalgal concentrate works quickly to rebuild the soil, improving tilth and restoring biological productivity. When applied to the soil, these legume-like microbes come to life and begin producing organic compounds. These include nitrogen from nitrogen fixation, polysaccharides, organic acids and plant growth stimulating hormones. MICROP 4XL can be intercropped with any crop to enhance the soil-plant relationship.

When used as a companion green manure or cover crop, MICROP 4 XL acts as a perpetual input for maximum crop yields. MICROP 4XL gives the effects of a plowdown without taking the land out of production.


Technical Data Sheet

PRODUCT PURPOSE: Grown as a green manure biofertilizer concept which produces unmanipulated vegetative plant residues for soil and crop improvements.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Cyanophyta and Chloraphyta single-celled plants in a dirt mixture with a density of no less than 640 million living plant cells per gram.

DOSAGE: One ounce per acre (70 grams per Ha) mixed with water and sprayed on the soil surface with spray equipment.

GROWTH CYCLE: After seeding onto the soil surface of a filed, the microalgae colonize the upper one inch (2.5 cm.) of soil by rapid cell division. MICROP-4XL microalgae colonization reaches maturity (total biomass peaks) in about 40 days under the average field conditions and is capable of maintaining itself at high biomass level for 30-60 additional days, as long as the soil environmental conditions support the colony.

MODE OF ACTION: MICROP-4XL growth leaves natural, unmanipulated organic residues on the soil surface. The residue is a complex of organic compounds which include polysaccharides, organic acids, nitrogen from nitrogen fixation and plant growth stimulating hormones. These residues infiltrate in the soil profile.

APPLICATION TIME: One to four times per year at 30-60 day intervals as is fitting for the weather and crop cultural practices. A general rule of thumb to follow is to employ a single application of MICROP-4XL for every 30 pounds per acre (34 Kg/Ha) reduction in "actual" chemical nitrogen.

APPLICATION METHOD: Suspend dry product material in water and apply with any liquid spray equipment (aerial or ground).

TANK MIXING: Soil Technologies does not recommend that MICROP-4XL be mixed with other chemical products. The company has found however that MICROP-4XL cells remain viable when mixed with certain chemicals and fertilizers. Before attempting to tank mix, consult with Soil Technologies technical staff for a current listing of compatible chemicals published by Soil Technologies.

TEMPERATURE: The microalgae in MICROP-4XL propagates readily when outside daytime air temperatures are between 45-95 F (7-35C). The microalgae become inactive (they do not die) when the air temperatures are below 45F (7C) or above 95F (35C).

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS: The top 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of soil must be above approximately 40% field capacity to support microalgae cell division for the MICROP-4XL growing in the top one inch (2.5 cm.) of soil. The cells revert to dormancy (they do not die) when the field moisture capacity is below approximately 40% in the top 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of top soil.

SHELF LIFE: Expiration date is 9 months from the date of packaging. PRODUCT PURPOSE: Grown as a green manure biofertilizer concept which produces unmanipulated vegetative plant residues for soil and crop improvements.