Finally, the CEA realm has a complete organic line of water-soluble fertilizers to meet any crop’s specific needs. Biota Nutri, in partnership with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, brings innovative organic fertilizer solutions to the US market. Developed and produced in their own facilities in the Netherlands, Biota Nutri produces organic, plant-based, vegan-friendly fertilizers derived from residual plant materials generated during industrial vegetable processing.
Proven in highly competitive CEA markets of the Netherlands and focused on ease-of-use for growers, Biota Nutri offers fertilizers that are low in organic material and come in clear, easily mixed, liquid concentrate formulations. These products are available as single elements or “straights” to provide macro and micronutrient solutions that meet the needs of all CEA crops. Suitable for aquaponic, hydroponic, soilless media, and field soil cultivation, their formulations contain very low sodium and chloride levels to prevent the buildup of salts for improved circulation and faster uptake by the plant.
Compared to other organic fertilizer options, Biota Nutri inputs have been engineered to minimize biofilm and algae development. The reduction in biofilm formation ensures cleaner irrigation lines and cleaner production systems. Additionally, their extraction methods provide a significant decrease in viscosity, which enhances ease of use and application, providing a smoother experience during mixing, handling, and injecting.
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has partnered with Biota Nutri to offer an exciting line of innovative products. Here are some key product highlights:
Biota Nitro 2021: A 10% ammoniacal nitrogen fertilizer in organic form that feeds both the plant and soil life. The nitrogen in Biota consists mainly of peptides and amino acids. Biota Nitro is a high-Nitrogen organic solution to meet the demands of high-quality CEA crops.
Biota Phos: When formulating water-soluble organic programs, finding a high percent phosphorus input can be a bottleneck. Biota Phos is unique because it is the highest concentration liquid organic single-nutrient phosphorus fertilizer on the market (8%). Due to the unique production process, we are left with a very concentrated and plant-available source of P.
Biota Trace (Micronutrient package) contains the necessary trace elements for every crop. Micronutrients are essential for regulating various enzymatic processes in the plant. Biota Trace prevents or corrects a shortage of trace elements in the soil, which helps to increase yield and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Because of its composition, Biota Trace can be used in combination with most other fertilizers and is suitable for both foliar applications and chemigation.
Biota Nutri supports sustainable growing, with four patents issued and patents pending for organic fertilizer processes and technology. Innovations include the Organic Nitrate Production (ONP) System that brings their Bioreactor technology directly to the grower for onsite nitrogen generation. Biota Nutri’s innovation presents a massive opportunity for organic CEA production. The ability to grow plants in various production systems using water-soluble organic fertilizers provides growers with repeatable results year-round and the flexibility that professional food production requires.
Additional information on Biota Nutri and their partnership with Griffin can be found here: Biota Nutri expands in U.S. with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies. If you have interest in developing a customized fertilizer program with Biota Nutri, reach out to GGSPro or your local Griffin sales representative today!