Properties: Slow release of the organically bound nitrogen provides sufficient supply of this vital nutrient to plants. There is a positive effect on the formation of humus, root mass, and the living microbial biomass. This results in far lower concentrations of nitrate in ground water than mineral fertilizers.
General Description: During the manufacture of penicillin, a fungal biomass (mycelium) is obtained by the fermentation of raw materials such as: soybean meal, cottonseed meal, sucrose, lactose, trace elements and vitamins under constant sterile conditions. The fungus strain used is Penicillium Chrysogenum. After the Penicillin is removed, the remaining biomass is dried at 110 to 130 degrees centigrade for 3 to 4 hours. During this process the residual antibiotic is eliminated and the moisture is reduced by 3 to 6%. Then, 3% potassium-magnesia, from a naturally occurring source, is added to the dried biomass (dry mycelium). Finally, the mixture is granulated and placed in 55 pound recyclable plastic bags. Unlike many natural fertilizers, Biosol is easy to transport and to use. The product is packaged in sturdy plastic bags which may be recycled (#4). Biosol is granulated and suitable for all standard application methods, including hydroseeding. Biosol will not burn seed or existing vegetation and does not have to be watered after application.
Revegetation of Disturbed Soils with Low Humus Content:
Mining Reclamation, Road Cut Revegetation, High Altitude Revegetation
Application Rates:
800 -1,800 lbs. per acre, primary fertilization
600 - 1,000 lbs. per acre, secondary fertilization
Golf Courses
The lasting efficiency of Biosol is particularly advantageous on Golf Courses.
Application Rates:
2,000 lbs. per acre per year for fairways.
1,000 lbs. early spring, 1,000 lbs. late fall.