Austria, the Netherlands Certify Ostara Organic

Ostara Europe (UK) Ltd. reported on April 17 that the company’s fertilizer is now registered for use in certified organic farming in both Austria and the Netherlands.

“This certification signifies our deep commitment to globally foster sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly farming practices,” said Monty Bayer, Ostara CEO. “Crystal Green Pearl perfectly aligns with EU organic standards, marking a significant step forward in the journey towards increasingly sustainable agriculture.”

Crystal Green Pearl is a granular fertilizer with an analysis of 5% Nitrogen (N), 28% Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5), and 10% Magnesium/16% Magnesium Oxide (MgO). The product is produced with Ostara’s nutrient recovery solutions that recover nutrients from wastewater and prevent excess water-soluble nutrients from entering global water systems.

“Conventional phosphate fertilizers are inefficient, a finite resource, and can be harmful to the environment,” added Bayer. “With Crystal Green Pearl, we’re closing the phosphorus loop by taking the nutrients from wastewater and producing a high-efficiency fertilizer that meets the needs of both organic and conventional growers while protecting the environment.” 

St. Louis-based Ostara said the product is the only sustainable crop nutrition source that is entirely free from animal byproducts and aligned with the standards of modern organic agriculture. It said it is minimally water-soluble, although it is 100% soluble in weak organic acids naturally exuded from plants. It said this maximizes nutrient availability and eliminates the environmental issues often associated with conventional, water-soluble fertilizers.