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Finally, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations soilless media, and field soil cultivation, their formulations
have access to a full line of high-concentration, water-soluble, contain very low sodium and chloride levels to prevent the
organic inputs to meet the nutritional needs of any crop. buildup of unwanted salts for less root stress and faster
Biota Nutri, in partnership with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, nutrient uptake by the plant.
is bringing innovative organic fertilizer solutions to the US
Compared to other organic fertilizer options, Biota Nutri
market. This vendor-distributor partnership seeks to break
inputs have been engineered to minimize biofilm and algae
down the nutritional barriers that have kept organic practices
development. The reduction in biofilm formation ensures
out of large-scale hydroponic systems for years – join us as we
cleaner irrigation lines and cleaner production systems, which
discuss the benefits both teams bring to the table for growers.
can be a major headache for all types of production systems.
Additionally, their extraction methods provide a significant
Biota’s Focus on Sustainability decrease in viscosity, which enhances ease of use and
application, providing a smoother experience during mixing,
Developed and produced in their own facilities in the
handling, and injecting. We understand grower compatibility
Netherlands, Biota Nutri produces organic, plant-based,
is key!
vegan-friendly fertilizers derived from residual plant materials
generated during industrial vegetable processing. Biota Additionally, Bio Nutri offers a unique tool for growers in the
Nutri supports sustainable growing, with four patents issued form of their Biota Nutri Calculator, the online nutrient recipe
and patents pending for organic fertilizer processes and calculator. It is an easy-to-use tool that helps growers create a
technology. Peter Klein, the founder of Bio Nutri discovered that personalized organic fertilizer recipe or combine organic and
various plant-based waste flows were filled with nutrients and inorganic fertilizers. This aspect of the program is designed
developed a patented technology to extract those nutrients. to aid growers who have not yet transitioned to a fully organic
The goal is to create a circular agriculture model where the nutritional program but want to gain the advantages of the
fertilizer feeds the crop, and once the crop is harvested and Biota Nutri single-element solutions. Both Biota Nutri’s and
processed, the residual plant material is once again turned Griffin’s GGSPro technical support teams are also here to
into fertilizer. This goal reflects a commitment to sustainability help build organic fertilizer programs from the ground up,
that extends beyond product performance. Along with being incorporating a grower’s production system, starting water
able to produce nutrient-dense organic fertilizer inputs, Biota quality, and customized nutritional targets.
Nutri has also developed an Organic Nitrate Production (ONP)
System that utilizes their own bioreactor technology to allow Key Solution Highlights
growers to produce onsite organic nitrogen.
Biota Nitro: Nitrogen is the foundation for all fertilizer programs
Filling the Gap with Professional Inputs & Services and can often be the biggest expense. Biota Nitro provides
10% ammoniacal nitrogen fertilizer in organic form that feeds
Proven in highly competitive CEA markets of the Netherlands both the plant and the system’s microbial life. This high-
and focused on ease-of-use for growers, Biota Nutri offers concentration nitrogen source consists mainly of peptides
fertilizers that are low in organic particulates and come in clear, and amino acids, allowing for fast mineralization and uptake
easily mixable, concentrated formulations. These products in both hydroponic solutions and soilless media. Biota Nitro
are available in isolated forms, similar to conventional fertilizer is able to meet and maintain high nitrogen crop demands,
“straights”, providing the full gamut of macro and micronutrient as well as providing components to fuel beneficial microbial
solutions for CEA crops. Suitable for aquaponic, hydroponic, populations.

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