Page 18 - Griffin Gazette - July 2026

Biota Phos: When formulating water-soluble organic PRODUCT FORMULATION
programs, finding a high percent phosphorus (P) input
Biota Nitro 9.6% Organic Nitrogen, 0.4%
can be a bottleneck and often a limiting factor to forming a Ammoniacal Nitrogen
complete program. Biota Phos is unique because it is one
Biota Phos 1.5% Ammoniacal Nitrogen,
of the highest-concentration, liquid organic phosphorus 8% Phosphate/P2O5
fertilizers found on the market (8%). Due to the unique Biota Kalium 15% Soluble Potash/K2O
production process, we are left with a very stable and plant-
Biota Calcium 5.7% Calcium
available source of P.
Biota Mag 3.15% Magnesium, 4% Sulfur

Biota NK 3-0-9 3% Nitrate Nitrogen, 9% Photash/K2O
Biota Iron Powder: Biota Iron is produced through a
Biota Trace 0.2% B, 0.1% Cu, 1% Fe, 0.5% Mn,
proprietary organic complexing process. This results in 0.1% Mo, 0.1% ZN
a water-soluble, fine-powdered iron source that resists
Biota Iron Powder 13% Complexed Iron
precipitation and maintains availability across a wide range
of application conditions, maintaining stability up to a pH
of 10. Similarly, Biota Iron is very stable against oxidation Take Away Message
in systems that utilize ozone or other sanitizing agents.
Compared to traditional chelated iron options, Biota Iron Biota Nutri’s innovation presents a massive opportunity
is clear in solution. This unique characteristic allows for for organic CEA production. The ability to grow plants in
greater compatibility with UV water treatment systems, and various production systems using high-concentration,
it helps prevent the discoloring of application equipment water-soluble organic fertilizers that provide growers with
and hard surfaces. Free of sodium and clay, it is suitable for repeatable results year-round is a “game changer”. As with
both irrigation and foliar feeding applications. anything, there is a learning curve when it comes to growing
organic. We encourage you to leverage your resources,
which include the professional support available by Biota
Biota Trace (Micronutrient package): This contains
Nutri and Griffin’s GGSPro Team. Filling gaps with innovative
the necessary micronutrient elements for every crop.
solutions is an important value here at Griffin. Partnering
Micronutrients are essential for regulating various enzymatic
with vendors such as Biota Nutri opens up new avenues
processes in the plant. Biota Trace prevents or corrects
within the organic realm that capitalize on the growing
a shortage of trace elements in the soil, which helps to
momentum for sustainable production of high-quality food
increase yield and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Because
for consumers.
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 also offers
individual micronutrient products to optimize the parts per
million for each element within a fertilizer program.