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What is TM Germination?
TM Germination produces a more vigorous seed, superior root growth and gives the seed a quicker ‘pop-up’ effect out of the ground.
TM Germination is a liquid blended formulation of our Biostimulant (TM Agricultural) and a high-quality pH-neutral phosphorus based NPK fertiliser that is applied directly to the seed at seeding time or up to 90 days before planting/sowing. The beneficial microorganisms activated by the Biostimulant are attracted to the seed, and this allows for a lot of colonisation of microbes around the seed, creating rhizosheath.
When we increase microorganisms and bacteria in the soil, we improve the soil fertility, which gives the seedling the best possible start to its growth. Having small amounts of available NPK is beneficial for balancing fertility and helping the young plant with growth and vigour during early plant development giving the plant the ability to start the photosynthesis and nutrient cycling process.
Available in the following drum sizes – 1L, 5L, 10L, 20L, 110L (1L Treats 200kg of seed).
How does it work?
When beneficial microorganisms are attracted to treated seed, we see the colonisation of soil microbes around the seed and its roots. Because of this, nutrients and moisture are more available to the plant, and we can then build humus, soil, and capture carbon. This colonisation gives roots a dreadlock appearance and is known as the rhizosheath, and essentially this is a gathering of soil microbes (fungi and bacteria) around the roots.
The plant feeds the soil microbes exudates (carbohydrates/sugars) for its own benefit, creating a symbiotic relationship between plant and soil microbes. Plant health in the early stages of growth and development is as important as early health is in humans. At the early stages of seed germination, the first roots emerging from the seedlings are responsible for establishing a plant firmly in the soil and also for the absorption of nutrients from the soil.
During this process of early plant establishment in soil, seedlings require all the essential nutrients to be readily available, very close to those first roots. The nutrients also keep the plants resistant to soil-borne infections.
TM Germination contains the required nutrients that are readily available to young plant roots enabling more root mass that allows the plant to establish well in the soil and grow stronger and healthier.
Benefits in a farming system
- Plants coming out of the soil tend to be healthier with less disease pressure in the early stages.
- Plants tend to have a better developed root system early on.
- Root systems form a noticeable rhizosheath (dreadlock appearance), indicating a higher presence of soil microbes.
- Better nodulation has also been noted in pulse crops.
- TM Germination creates a more favourable environment for beneficial microorganisms to multiply.
- Can be used on all seed types; however, pre-treated seeds like canola may be an exception.
- It is best to use uncoated/untreated seed; fungicides and insecticides may kill the beneficial microbes you are trying to activate.
Application and Timing
Treat seed at a rate of 5 Litres per tonne of seed and or use in liquid inject systems at 5 Litres per tonne of seed.
- Apply directly to seed at a rate of 5 litres per tonne of seed.
- Can be treated up to 90 days prior to seeding.
- The product must cover all seeds and the seed should be damp but not soaked.
- If sowing more than 60 kg of seed per Ha up to 20% of water can be added for better coverage.