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Effects of Vermicompost Teas on Plant Growth and Plant Diseases

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Effects of Vermicompost Teas on Plant Growth and Plant Diseases
By Clive A. Edwards, Norman Q. Arancon and Scott Greytak, BioCycle
May 2006

This article highlights recent findings of a Soil Ecology Laboratory research team at Ohio State University in Columbus. The team previously investigated the effects of solid vermicomposts on plant germination and growth, and the suppression of plant disease. More recently, their research extended into the effects of aqueous vermicompost extracts (vermicompost teas) on plant growth and diseases.
“In preliminary research, we have demonstrated clearly that ‘teas’ produced with aeration are much more stable and effective than those produced without aeration.”

The research tested the effects of a range of concentration of teas produced from cattle waste vermicomposts on the germination and growth of tomatoes. All tea concentrations (as low as 0.5%) increased the germination and growth signficantly over a soilless bedding medium without tea.

The research team identified microorganisms and plant growth regulators such as hormones, humic acids and fulvic acids (present in the vermicompost tea) as the most probable mechanisms for growth increases in tomatoes.

Further work by the team involved applying a range of dilutions of vermicompost teas to tomato plants infected with Verticillium wilt, finding after 14 days that all application rates suppressed this plant disease significantly.

Global Innovations Include Compost Tea at Eco Expo Asia/Hong Kong

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Compost Tea at Eco Expo Asio
Michael Alms and Bryan Ollier at Eco Expo Asia 2012

The latest innovations in environmental protection industries were recently showcased at Eco Expo Asia, including Growing Solutions Compost Tea Systems. President Michael Alms traveled to Hong Kong at the end of October for this four-day international trading fair where Growing Solutions participated in the U.S. pavilion. “This was an excellent opportunity to meet with many of our current global partners and to cultivate new contacts and relationships,” he explained.

Business Development Manager for Asia Bryan Ollier and Michael met with Stephen Young, Consul General of the United States of America in Hong Kong, and his team prior to the opening of the fair. The U.S. Commercial Service is our government’s international trade promotion agency and one of three groups sponsoring Growing Solution’s participation in Eco Expo Asia.

Attendees from Hong Kong, China, Australia, Malaysia, UK, Poland, Finland, USA, Mexico, India, Japan and Korea visited the Growing Solutions stand at the event. “Everyone has been intrigued and interested in how they can implement our technology within their sector, especially mainland China,” Michael explained.

Michael Alms at Eco Expo Asia
Michael explains the Compost Tea System10 to an attendee.

Safe organic food production is a major concern for the Chinese government in addition to industrial corporate social and environmental responsibility. “Growing Solutions is clearly a good fit given these concerns, as our process provides value added products, not simply a reduction of negative impacts,” Bryan noted.

Growing Solutions was one of 18 exhibitors from the U.S. and one of 112 exhibitors from outside Honk Kong (total exhibitors: 271). Organized by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., the fair drew 11,550 trade and 2,559 public attendees from around the globe: Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and the Pacific Islands, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa.

“This was one of our best endeavors to date for reaching new global markets,” Michael said. “And we could not have made this kind of impact without the help of Business Oregon and the Green Export Enabler Program (GEEP).”

Compost Tea in the news in China and Hong Kong
Growing Solutions was prominently featured in two major Sunday newspapers (Hong Kong and China).

Growing Solutions in the news

Global Innovations Include Compost Tea at Eco Expo Asia/Hong Kong

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The latest innovations in environmental protection industries were recently showcased at Eco Expo Asia, including Growing Solutions Compost Tea Systems. President Michael Alms traveled to Hong Kong at the end of October for this four-day international trading fair where Growing Solutions participated in the U.S. pavilion. “This was an excellent opportunity to meet with many of our current global partners and to cultivate new contacts and relationships,” he explained.

Business Development Manager for Asia Bryan Ollier and Michael met with Stephen Young, Consul General of the United States of America in Hong Kong, and his team prior to the opening of the fair. The U.S. Commercial Service is our government’s international trade promotion agency and one of three groups sponsoring Growing Solution’s participation in Eco Expo Asia.

Attendees from Hong Kong, China, Australia, Malaysia, UK, Poland, Finland, USA, Mexico, India, Japan and Korea visited the Growing Solutions stand at the event. “Everyone has been intrigued and interested in how they can implement our technology within their sector, especially mainland China,” Michael explained.

Michael Alms at Eco Expo Asia

Safe organic food production is a major concern for the Chinese government in addition to industrial corporate social and environmental responsibility. “Growing Solutions is clearly a good fit given these concerns, as our process provides value added products, not simply a reduction of negative impacts,” Bryan noted.

Growing Solutions was one of 18 exhibitors from the U.S. and one of 112 exhibitors from outside Honk Kong (total exhibitors: 271). Organized by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., the fair drew 11,550 trade and 2,559 public attendees from around the globe: Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and the Pacific Islands, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa.

“This was one of our best endeavors to date for reaching new global markets,” Michael said. “And we could not have made this kind of impact without the help of Business Oregon and the Green Export Enabler Program (GEEP).”

Compost Tea Catalyst Now OMRI Listed®

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We’re proud to announce that our Compost Tea Catalyst recently received an OMRI Listed® Certificate. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is known worldwide for its independent review of products and materials for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. OMRI evaluates all ingredients and processes involved in the manufacturing of any product submitted for review. The OMRI Listed label is recognized as a seal of confidence that a product has undergone a thorough review to ensure compatibility with the standards of the USDA National Organic Program.

“The review process is quite rigorous,” explained Growing Solutions President Michael Alms. “With the OMRI Listed seal, our Catalyst will be recognized internationally for use in certified organic production.”

Growing Solutions’ Compost Tea Catalyst is a unique blend of ingredients formulated to stimulate diverse microbial growth during aerated compost tea production without the use of simple sugars. In addition to seaweed extract and mineral powder, our Catalyst contains an array of select botanical ingredients.

Ideal for use in any compost tea system, the easy-to-use powder is available in four convenient sizes and bulk quantities (call 541-343-8727 for more information on available bulk sizes).

Growing Solutions, Inc.

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