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The Synergy of SYNTROPHY™

February 9, 2016 by Growing Solutions

microbes-background-0001 Fortified microbial extracts (FME) created using Growing Solutions’ products have been field-tested for nearly 20 years in the agricultural industry, augmenting soil biological activity, promoting soil aggregation and improving infiltration, drainage and water holding capacity. Growing Solutions’ SYNTROPHY™ brings synergy and success to the challenges of storm water management and soil erosion control. Our advanced microbial and nutrient formulation promotes rapid vegetation establishment—even on poor soils—and supports plant growth and vigor for permanent, sustainable vegetation required in effective soil erosion control and storm water management.

syn-tro-phy: the relationship between the individuals of different microbial species in which one or both benefit nutritionally from the presence of the other.

Changing Soils One Drop at a Time
Growing Solutions’ Fine Bubble Diffusion patented technology is used to produce FMEs worldwide for the agriculture, vineyard, turf, landscape and horticulture markets. SYNTROPHY is our next generation FME using Fine Bubble Diffusion with proprietary nutrient formulations, produced on site wherever soils are involved.

Our on-site approach has already proven to be a significant advantage in the agricultural industry. Current testing and applications in the areas of bioremediation and storm water management are showing exceptional results. SYNTROPHY accelerates the breakdown of toxins in contaminated soil. In lab and field studies, SYNTROPHY is decidedly more accelerated and more comprehensive than alternatives. In 240 days, SYNTROPHY produced a 78% reduction in petroleum hydrocarbons.

The use of soil amendments to augment vegetation establishment is an acknowledged best management practice (BMP) supported by engineering designs, specifications and regulatory requirements. The application of a rich and species diverse FME, created and applied on site, is the advancement Growing Solutions’ technology brings to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs (SWPPP) and Erosion Control Plans (ECP). Using our mobile production facility, SYNTROPHY is produced and hydraulically applied in real time, bringing living microorganisms to enrich the soil, increase seed germination percentage and enhance bioavailability of nutrients required for seed mixtures.

Read more about the history of developing SYNTROPHY and current case studies in a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environmental Report article written by Richard Opper, of Opper & Varco LLP.

Contact us for more information on using SYNTROPHY at your site.

Growing Solutions Assy3 — **Our Mobile Depot produces 2,000 gallons of SYNTROPHY per day.**

Technology Compilation Includes Vermicompost Teas

June 24, 2011 by Growing Solutions

Chronicling more than two decades of growth and changes in earthworm composting technology, Clive A. Edwards, Norman Q. Arancon and Rhonda L. Sherman co-edited Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management, a 623-page international, comprehensive, and definitive work on how earthworms and microorganisms interact to break down organic wastes on a commercial basis. Published by CRC Press, the book includes research from scientists around the world, exploring the dramatic growth and change in vermiculture technology since 1988.

Vermiculture Technology The use of vermicompost tea is detailed in Chapter 11, The Production of Vermicompost Aqueous Solutions or Teas, written by Cindy Salter and Dr. Edwards. Cindy, a long-time advocate of composting and compost tea, has worked with Seeds of Change at its Oregon production farm and is currently with Growing Solutions. Growing Solutions’ Compost Tea Systems using Fine Bubble Diffusion technology are shown in the book as an example of aerated compost tea production. Cindy’s contribution to the book is in part due to her work with Mary Appelhof, to whom the book is dedicated. Cindy recalled, “Mary was partly responsible for my introduction to compost tea in 1999. She inspired many of us to dig into this field and share her enthusiasm for worms and their ‘micro-brethren.’”

Seeds of Change Director of Seed Production Joel Reiten has wormed his way through all 623 pages, and declared the book an enjoyable read. “This is the most comprehensive, first of its kind compilation of real science with tremendous value for the growing vermicompost and vermicompost tea industry. Commercial growers are eager for this kind of data in order to justify incorporating vermicompost and vermicompost tea into their acreages,” Joel explained.

Vermicompost Technology is available through CRC Press in hardcover and eBook, and in hardcover at amazon.com.

Compost Tea at the 2009 Horti Fair in Holland

October 27, 2009 by Growing Solutions

The GSI European Distributor Team. — The GSI European Team.

On behalf of Growing Solutions, Michael Alms and the GSI European Distributors gathered in The Netherlands recently for the 10th annual Horti Fair held in the Amsterdam RAI Center. The Growing Solutions company philosophy and product line integrated well with the Horti Fair 2009 Exhibition theme: “For a Sustainable Future.” The event, covering six hectares (15 acres) of floor space was home to over 700 exhibitors, attracting attendees from over 100 countries.

The subject of Compost Tea was a hot topic during the fair. The Growing Solutions Team engaged in a multitude of discussions regarding the use of Tea across a broad range of crops as a beneficial and cost effective alternative to conventional methods of plant production.

In addition to supporting the existing Growing Solutions distributor base in Holland, Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland the event attracted business opportunities from over 20 new countries including the regions of Africa, Eastern Europe, South East Asia and The Americas.

“Horti Fair 2009 was clearly a strategic event for our Distributors to attend. The event platform afforded our Team the ability to showcase their Compost Tea products and services, offering solution driven alternatives to the inevitable shift in conventional growing techniques,” according to Michael Alms.

Marc Verhofstede and Urs Hildebrandt, providing in depth detail to attendees from France.

Michael Alms, Urs Hildebrandt and Jitze Peenstra at the 2009 Horti Fair.

Compost Tea Down Under at AgQuip 2009

September 2, 2009 by Growing Solutions

Break It Down Composting and Growing Solutions at AgQuip 2009.

Growing Solutions Australian distributor Break It Down Composting enjoyed a stellar debut at the 2009 Commonwealth Bank AgQuip, the largest agricultural show in the southern hemisphere. The three field days attracted more than 100,000 visitors to Gunnedah, many making their way to Luke and Melissa Bowman’s display of the entire Growing Solutions Compost Tea System family.

The System family including the clear tank System10 providing a birdseye view of fine bubble diffusion. — The Growing Solutions Compost Tea System family, including the clear tank System10 providing a birdseye view of fine bubble diffusion.

“After extensive research, we saw Growing Solutions as a leader in the manufacture of quality compost tea systems,” Luke explained. “AqQuip was very successful with compost tea machine sales, keeping Michael and myself extremely busy with inquiries the entire three days.”

With their country boasting more certified organic acreage than any other in the world, Australians were open and receptive to compost tea as a safe and cost effective alternative to conventional chemical methods.

Luke also emphasized that many Australian agricultural professionals, from large cattle operations to specialty crop producers, are shifting their focus to greater land stewardship, seeing compost tea as an ideal component in this new approach to land management. Well done mates!

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