When ATV Farms committed to a trial of the growth-promoting bacterium ACF-SR on their carrot and onion crops in Holland Marsh, ON, we knew we’d have a winning combination. What we didn’t expect was just how dramatic the results would be.
With the carrots showing longer tap roots, noticeably thicker shoulders and crowns and heavier, more dense plants throughout, and the onions showing a much larger root mass, and healthier roots and tunics, the grower was very impressed with the trial results.
All this with a 100% natural, bio-safe, level 1 bacteria that utilizes five species of bacteria to improve soil and plant health. At Velocity Green, these are the types of results that get us out of bed in the morning and drive our passion for delivering affordable, accessible alternatives to chemical fertilizers.
Case Study
Carrots:
Application Rate: 2.5 gallons per acre
First Application: ACF-SR was mixed with water 3-4 weeks after planting
Grower’s Obseravations:
- Treated carrots had a longer tap root.
- Shoulders and crowns were noticeable thicker.
- Overall the treated carrots were heavier and more dense throughout top to bottom.
Onions:
Application Rate: 2.5 gallons per acre
First Application: ACF-SR was mixed with water and delivered at transplanting
Second Application: 4-6 weeks after planting
Grower’s Observations:
- Root mass was much larger and showed zero and no signs of pink root rot.
- Tunics were healthier and much greener which is a results of healthy white roots.
- Untreated onions had signs of pink root rot and had started depleting the tunic which causes it to started drying out.
Overall, the grower clearly saw a dramatic difference between the treated and untreated plots.
Do you have questions about this trial? For more information, email Michael Sheppard at michael@velocity-green.com
