The Andersons Inc., Maumee, Ohio, on Sept. 21 announced the launch of PureStart™, a new organic liquid fertilizer and the first OMRI-listed fertilizer specifically designed to be used as a high-phosphorus row starter for organic crop production.
“PureStart is an innovative row starter for organic production,” said Chuck Anderson, Vice President of Innovation and Specialty Liquids with The Andersons. “It is formulated for easy handling and flowability through starter application equipment. In our field trials, we have observed consistent yield increases anywhere from 10-25 bushels per acre, depending on geography, soil types, and environmental conditions.”
PureStart is produced from steamed bone meal and other natural components, and contains 9 percent phosphorus. The company said it provides energy for a positive response in cold soils, earlier crop emergence, more uniform stands, increased root growth, improved crop quality, and maximum yield at harvest.
PureStart is also seed-safe and designed to be applied using standard starter fertilizer equipment, The Andersons reported. It may be applied in-furrow or 2×2 at planting, and can be mixed with other liquid products – such as The Andersons’ fulvic acid product, Fulvic LQ™ – with agitation at the time of planting to increase the delivery of applied nutrients.