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Applications
Post Fire Reclamation
On June 8, 2002, the Coal Seam Fire erupted near Glenwood Springs, CO. The fire destroyed 12,209 acres and had a perimeter of almost 45 miles in length that curved around the city. The estimated property loss was $6.4 million dollars. US Forest Service estimated a fire fighting cost of over $2.3 million, 690 fire fighters and 100 National Guard troops. In August 2002, Dan Sokal, Planning and Environmental Coordinator for the BLM, planned to re-vegetate 500 acres of the burned area that could have an environmental impact on the city and residents of Glenwood Springs. The mission was to treat the crucial acres in five days.
Specifications for Coal Seam Fire Revegetation: All amounts are per acre quantities:
1000 lbs Wood Mulch
400 lbs Biosol All Natural Organic Fertilizer
60 lbs SuperTack Organic Tackifier
50 lbs of seed
800 gallons of the mix was loaded into each of 4 airplanes. Each load covered approximately ½ acre.
This mixture & treatment achieved 70% seed germination in one year.
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Test plot 2 months after treatment. |
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Test plot 7 months after treatment. |
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Test plot in June 2004, 2 years after treatment. |
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Test plot 2 months after treatment. |
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Test plot 7 months after treatment. |
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Test plot in June 2004, 2 years after treatment. |
"After two years, the plots were difficult to find due to the re-growth despite the fact they were marked with 18inch wooden stakes." Steve Bennett, BLM
Roadside Revegetation
Revegetation of drastically disturbed sites is often limited by long term Nitrogen (N) availability. Initial plant growth declines as the fertilizer amendments that are typically used become depleted.
Traditional approaches to reestablishing vegetation on disturbed sites have included regular maintenance fertilization programs in which mineral fertilizers are applied at regular intervals ranging from 1 to 3 years. A problem with this approach is that it is very difficult to wean reestablishing vegetation from this program. Furthermore, experience is showing that repeated applications of mineral fertilizers actually deplete the soil of its life supporting organic component resulting in a decline in vegetation density.
With environmental quality increasingly being addressed in legislation specific to reclamation/revegetation and landholders/operators being held responsible for reclamation success for long periods of time, industry is actively seeking alternatives to mineral fertilizers. Biosol® is considered to be ecologically superior to mineral fertilizers because of its slow uniform release and low heavy metal values. Biosol® is also deemed more environmentally appropriate for use in watersheds where there is potential to contaminate potable water supplies.
Mine Reclamation
In order for reclamation to be truly successful, the processes of primary production and decomposition must be restored as quickly as possible following a disturbance and must be self-sustaining over the long term. The long term success of any revegetation program truly depends on being able to improve on site growing conditions, i.e., reestablish bio activity within the growing medium, the soil.
Traditional approaches to re-establishing vegetation on disturbed sites have included regular maintenance fertilization programs in which mineral fertilizers are applied at regular intervals ranging from 1 to 3 years. A problem with this approach is that it is very difficult to wean reestablishing vegetation from this program. Furthermore, experience is showing that repeated applications of mineral fertilizers actually deplete the soil of its life supporting organic component resulting in a decline in vegetation density.
With environmental quality increasingly being addressed in legislation specific to reclamation/revegetation and landholders/operators being held responsible for reclamation success for long periods of time, industry is actively seeking alternatives to mineral fertilizers. Biosol® is considered to be ecologically superior to mineral fertilizers because of its slow uniform release and low heavy metal values. Biosol® is also deemed more environmentally appropriate for use in watersheds where there is potential to contaminate potable water supplies.
Turf/Parks/Lawns
Biosol Forte for turf
BIOSOL 100% NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Biosol, also known as dry mycelium, is a by-product from the manufacture of penicillin. Biosol promotes a healthy balance of microbes, insuring the long-term green color and health of your turf and plants. Biosol was developed the same way slow release vitamins were developed for humans. This slow uniform release mimics the natural growth cycle of plants, making nutrients more readily available for root absorption. Biosol has been researched from around the world and is recognized as the "World's Best Fertilizer".
ORGANIC FERTILIZING MADE EASY with Biosol Forte
How does Biosol Work?
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Biosol promotes the humus formation and soil fertility due to 70% organic substance. Biosol activates the soil life and regenerates the soil with a long lasting effect. Higher humus values, better rooting and vitalization are specific characteristics of the organic fertilizer.
The beneficial bacteria and beneficial fungi of the soil release the nutrients in accordance with the demand of the plants. The plants are perfectly nourished and there is little danger of nitrogen leaching.
This unique blend of nutrients enables Biosol to stimulate root development, allowing plants of all kinds to fully absorb essential nutrients for longevity and maximum health.
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- All- natural and environmentally balanced
- Produces healthy plants with vibrant color and excellent root structure
- Benefits the entire landscape
- Long lasting and will not burn any plants
- Holds 2-3 times its weight in water
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Biosol stimulates the micro-organisms in the soil and is used as a primary and maintenance fertilizer. Biosol will not burn vegetation when used properly.
Spreading:
Measure the turf area and spread proper amount as evenly as possible, walking in both directions to achieve the best coverage
Application rates:
Biosol should be applied at 25-30 lbs per 1000 sq.ft. for the year. Longer growing seasons may need a second application. Application rates may be adjusted to fit any special soil or nutrient requirements. Biosol can be spread with a conventional broadcast spreader or by hand.
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Different plants and different organisms
fungal to bacteria ratios
- Lawns--- .5:1 to 1:1
- Annuals tend to be bacterially dominated
- Perennials, shrubs, and trees are fungally dominated
- Cruciform vegetables, broccoli etc-.3:1
- Maples/Oaks/Populars---10:1 to 100:1
- Conifers---50:1 to 1000:1
- Orchards---10:1 to 50:1
Biosol Mix also contains sugars. When sugars are broken down by aerobic conditions, it produces 19x more energy to the plant than regular aerobic conditions.
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Left side Biosol, Right side Chemical Fertilizer
Late July 2003 Drought |
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Golf Course Application Rates:
The lasting efficiency of Biosol is particularly advantageous. First year applications should always be the heaviest. Application rates after the first year may be reduced. Recommended application rates are:
2000 pounds per acre for fairways per year:
1000 pounds in early spring
1000 pounds in late Fall
For rich soils, 1500 pounds per acre, one annual application in late Fall. For greens and tees, 1000 pounds per acre three annual applications outside of the season.
Lawn Sports Turf and Landscaping Application Rates:
The lasting efficiency of Biosol is particularly advantageous. First year applications should always be the heaviest. Application rates after the first year many be reduced. Recommended application rates are:
1700 - 2000 pounds per acre once a year
800 - 1000 pounds per acre twice a year (recommended)
Turf Renovation
Turf Makeover- Home Edition
10 Steps to a New Lawn
I have been able to consistently, and easily renovate over 300 existing lawns with 10 easy steps. The process is done without expensive turf removal equipment, without rototilling in compost mix and can usually be completed in several hours.
This renovation process can be done whether you have to fill in any thin spots or if you have to reseed a lawn that may have been destroyed by fungus, drought stress or poor maintenance practices.
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1. Decide what needs to be changed.
Landscape re-do, new patio, flower bed. Make sure you have not used a pre-emergent on your lawn. It will keep seeds from germinating and hinder any grass growth. |
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2. Fix the problem(s)
What caused the turf to be in the shape it is in? Was it poor sprinkler coverage, grub infestations, fungus infection, to much shade for the type of grass, or just tired old turf. |
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3. Kill out any unwanted grass and vegetation
Do not use a soil sterilant that will keep plants from growing for a year. Just scraping it off will not work. The roots will re-establish. |
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4. Mark the sprinkler heads
I use flour. Every one has flour and it is biodegradable. Mow the lawn short |
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5. Trash the lawn with an aerator
This is when a young person comes in handy to handle the equipment. Make sure the lawn is moist so you can pull the best plugs possible. Go over the lawn 10-15 times with the aerator. The edges will be the most difficult to do. You may have to aerate the stressed areas and the dog paths more. |
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6. Power rake the lawn
You want the power rake to nick the top of the soil (1/4 in.), not digging up excessive thatch. Breaking the crust of the soil will provide excellent seed to soil contact. Power raking will also break up the aeration plugs and it will look like you have top dressed the lawn. |
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7. Apply
25 lbs/1000 sq. ft. of Biosol mix organic fertilizer. Biosol Forte has carbon, sugars, beneficial bacteria, beneficial fungi and a 7-2-3- N-P-K. www.biosolusa.com.
½ lbs/1000 sq. ft. of granular Mycoapply Mycorrhizae, a root fungus that will increase the root structure 100%-1000%.
5 lbs/1000 sq.ft. of Menefee Humate, a high carbon soil conditioner.
3 lbs/1000 of a starter fertilizer.(16-16-16 will work) This application will cover the nitrogen needs for the grass for the first 3 weeks as it starts to grow.
The Biosol Mix will start releasing in 2-3 weeks to balance out the nutrient needs of the turf.
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8. Choose the right type of seed from the right seed company
If you buy your seed from a box store then ignore all of the above and follow their recommendations. Good luck!
The right type of seed from the right seed company will make you look good and cost you less in the long run.
The newest varieties of seed are much more drought tolerant, disease resistant, and darker of color than the seeds from 5 years ago.
Apply the seed with a broadcast spreader at double the application rate. Application rate is approximately 7-8 lbs/1000 sq.ft. for blue grass and up to 15 lbs/1000 sq.ft. for tall fescue. By doubling the application rate you can make up for the loss of seed that will get caught up in the thatch layer and will not germinate.
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The seed must come in contact with the soil for germination. It will take 10 days to 2 weeks for blue grass and tall fescue seed to start germinating and rye grass will germinate in 4-7 days, try not to broadcast seed into the flower and garden beds where it is not desirable. |
Four different types of turf grass were used to over seed this lawn. Be consistent with your seed mixes!
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9. Water frequently and lightly for 28 days
Any puddling of the water will separate the seed from the soil. You do not need to water like you do with sod. The existing turf and the thatch layer will hold a lot of moisture through-out the day. You can start cutting back the water in 2 weeks. Mow the lawn with your normal schedule. You can shut off the water for a day so the grass will dry. Mow at 2 1/2-3 inches in height.
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10. Learn to sit back and enjoy
A lawn reseeded with the newest varieties of turf grasses will provide years of enjoyment.
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Flower Beds and Garden
Our products have been used by award winning landscapers in Colorado and achieved award winning results around the world!
Take a look at some of the incredible results achieved with Biosol, Menefee Humate and Mycorrhizae. They are used together as a Rocky Mountain Bio Products planters kit.
You can achieve more flowers, vibrant color, enhanced root structure, with better heat and drought tolerance.
These photos are just a very small part of the award winning results achieved by home owners and landscape contractors around the United States.
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Home Use |
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lawns |
1 - 25 lb Bag covers 1,000
sq. ft. |
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garden preparation |
2 oz / square yard |
1/3 cup |
1.5 to 2 |
spring through fall |
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seeded row crops |
1 1/3 cup per 100 sq. ft.,
e.g., per 2" inch x 50' foot furrow. Sprinkle
Biosol down row; plant seeds. |
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house plants - 8"-10" Pots |
mix 3 oz. (1/2 cup) into top
1-2 inches and lightly cover with potting mix or
top soil. |
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Unfortified potting soil
mixes for potted plants all sizes |
4 cups per 1.5 cubic ft. Use
when planting (into) a pot, do not apply
topically; use for house plant repotting, window
boxes, container growing, etc. |
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From pony packs to B & B.
Biosol is added in hole and in medium around
plant. Whether flowers, vegetables, shrubs,
trees. |
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Pony pack to 4 inch pots |
1oz Per Plant added to
backfill. |
spring through fall |
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1 to 2 gallon pots |
1 lbs Per Plant added to
backfill. |
spring through fall |
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3 to 5 gallon pots |
2 lbs Per Plant added to
backfill. |
spring through fall |
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B & B Root ball & Burlap. |
1 cup per each foot diameter
root ball. Mix in medium under and directly
around the root ball. |
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flower gardens (planting) |
2 oz / square yard |
1/3 cup |
1.5 lbs |
spring through fall |
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vegetable gardens (planting) |
2 oz / square yard |
1/3 cup |
1.5 lbs |
spring through fall |
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compost preparation |
10-20 lbs/yd 3 |
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For Per Plant Home Use see
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Farming, Gardening & Home use
Rates |
Per Plant |
LBS PER 100 sq. ft. |
WHEN TO FERTILIZE |
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vegetables (all types) |
2 oz / square yard |
2 tbs |
1.5 to 2 |
spring through fall |
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corn |
1,300-1,600 lbs/acre |
3/4 cup |
3 to 3.5 |
prior to cultivation |
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pulses, cereals |
500-900 lbs/acre |
1 tbs |
1 to 2 |
prior to cultivation |
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potatoes |
900-1,400 lbs/acre |
1/4 cups |
2 to 3 |
prior to cultivation |
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sugar beets |
800-1,300 lbs/acre |
2 tbs |
2 to 3 |
prior to cultivation |
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strawberries, tomatoes |
900-1,200 lbs/acre |
2 tbs |
2 to 3 |
late fall or spring |
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vineyards |
600-900 lbs/acre |
3/4 cup |
1.5 to 3 |
Feb.-April/Oct.-Dec. |
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young fruit plantation |
600-800 lbs/acre |
1 cup |
1.5 to 3 |
spring or fall |
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fruit plantation |
500-700 lbs/acre |
3/4 cup |
1 to 2 |
spring or fall |
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berry shrubs |
600-800 lbs/acre |
1 1/2 cups |
1.5 to 2 |
spring or fall |
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meadows, pastures |
800-1,000 lbs/acre |
2 to 2.5 |
spring or fall |
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Trees and Shrubs |
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young trees & shrubs |
3 oz/plant |
1/2 cup |
1.5 to 2 |
spring |
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ornamental trees, shrubs |
6 oz/square yard |
1 cup |
5 lbs |
spring |
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Tall mature trees |
1 lb per 3 feet of tree
height |
spring & fall |
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Vineyard
Viticulture experiments:
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Viticulture experiments with Biosol, Prof. Solar, Institute of soil science and geological engineering, the University of Soil Cultivation, Vienna |
| 1995-1998 |
Examinations of the Medium-term Effect of Two Humus Fertilizers on Soil and Vine, School of Vine Growing, Wiener StraBe 74 3400 Klosterneuburg / Austria |
| 1998-2001 |
McGourty, Viticulture and Plant Science Advisor, UCCE Mendocino and Lake Counties, January 2002 |
During the ten years of these experiments, Biosol was proven to increase sugar yields in the grapes. The average yearly sugar yield during these experiments was approximately a 13% increase.
Areas of the world where Biosol is currently used in Viticulture:
- Burgund, France
- South Tyrol, Italy
- Lower Austria, Austria
- Nordrhein-Westfahlen, Germany
- Eger, Tokaj, Palaton, Hungary
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