BioNPK Powder S

Yes, we stock BioNPK Powder S, a microbiological product used as a sprayed on soil treatment or seed coating. Its beneficial bacteria convert nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium into forms plants can use. It also contains mycorrhizal fungi, which help roots absorb phosphorus and water, and Trichoderma viride, which supports root growth and stress resistance.

For a soil spray, the label rate for all crop types is 0.25 kg/ha of BioNPK Powder S. Mix the required amount of BioNPK Powder S with in a separate container with water. (Soil Spray : 1 Ha = 250 grams) Firstly fill the sprayer with 100 - 400 litres of water, or with an adjuvant such as other biologicals, fertilisers, pesticides or liquid urea. Secondly mix the dissolved amount into your sprayer. Spray or water the soil just before, at sowing, or before plants cover the inter-rows. Use the prepared solution within 6 hours of mixing.

Yes, we recommend BioNPK Powder S as a seed coating for pasture seed. Apply it at 2 kg per tonne of seed in a total solution of 1 litre per tonne. Its beneficial microorganisms convert nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium into plant-available forms, and it promotes healthy, strong root development. Many of our IH Seeds mixes are supplied already coated with it.

We suggest BioNPK Powder S. as it strengthens plants' resistance to drought and other stresses by promoting healthy, strong root development. Its mycorrhizal fungi increase water and phosphorus uptake. Apply it as a bare soil spray at 0.25 kg/ha prior to, at sowing or before plants cover the inter-rows or apply as a seed coating.

Yes, BioNPK Powder S can be mixed with many biological products, fertilisers and pesticides, as well as liquid urea. Dissolve it in a separate container first and add it to the tank last, after other products. Use within 6 hours. Ensure equipment is clean and avoid products with strong biocidal properties, and note that fungicides have a negative impact on the microbes.

We don't publish a guaranteed nitrogen figure for BioNPK Powder S. Its beneficial microorganisms convert nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium into plant-available forms and improve nutrient uptake, while its mycorrhizal fungi help roots absorb phosphorus and water. Results will vary with soil, season and crop, so talk to us about how it fits into your fertiliser program.

Store BioNPK Powder S in its tightly closed original packaging in a cool, dry place between 5 and 30°C, out of sunlight. Shelf life is two years from production. Seed coated with it, at 12 to 14% moisture, can be stored for up to a month with minimal temperature swings. Wear protective equipment when handling, as the microorganisms can be sensitising.

Handle BioNPK Powder S with care: its microorganisms can be sensitising and may cause an allergic reaction. We recommend wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and avoiding contact with skin and eyes. Store it in its tightly closed original packaging, cool, dry and out of sunlight, and talk to us if you have questions.

Yes, however our published rates for BioNPK Powder S cover soil spraying and pasture seed coating rather than orchard or vegetable programs. As a soil spray we use 0.25 kg/ha in 100 to 400 litres of water per hectare, and seed coating is 1 to 2 kg per tonne of seed. It also promotes soil biodiversity and strong root development.

They do different jobs. A legume inoculant supplies the specific rhizobia that clovers, medics and lucerne need to form nodules. BioNPK Powder S is a broader biostimulant that makes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium more available and supports root growth. It is compatible with most biologicals.