• Benefits at a Glance
• Soil Benefits At A Glance
• Foliar Benefits At A Glance
• Cost Savings You Can See
• Minimize Yield Drag
• Effects of Glyphosate
• If You Use Glyphosate, You Need FoliarBlend
• Pathogenic Stress
• Foliar Feeding
• Facing The Challenge
• Performance In The Field
• Reduce Fusarium
• Environmental Effect
• FoliarBlend vs. Other Bio-Stimulants

Environmental Effect

FoliarBlend’s Impact On Water

FoliarBlend is designed to safely promote plant growth, improve soil conditions and enhance water conservation. Real world experience has shown that the addition of FoliarBlend as part of a comprehensive fertilization program may help reduce water consumption in some cases by as much as 30%! While the exact level of water reduction will be affected by many variables, you can count on FoliarBlend’s ability to improve the water efficiency of plants in the following ways:

• Increases root mass; improving water uptake and absorption
• Better water regulation and retention within the plant
• Improved porosity, friability and drainage in the soil

Increases Root Mass; Improving Water Uptake And Absorption

FoliarBlend increases the availability of phosphorus and other essential plant nutrients in the soil. Phosphorus is important in root growth and development. With increased root growth, there is a larger root surface with which to take up water and other nutrients, making the plant more efficient. With a more extensive root system, the roots occupy a larger volume of soil, which in turn, increases the volume of water available to the plants. FoliarBlend also contains natural plant growth stimulants that trigger root growth and development.

Better Water Regulation And Retention Within The Plant

FoliarBlend influences other essential plant nutrients making them more available to plants. For example, FoliarBlend increases potassium levels in the plant. Potassium regulates water uptake by controlling transpiration through the leaves. Potassium also helps to move nutrients into and within the plant. Other plant nutrients, such as calcium, influence the thickness of cell walls and also the thickness of the cutin layer on leaves, stems and fruits. The cutin layer is the waxy surface on plants that reduces water loss.

Improved Porosity, Friability And Drainage In The Soil

FoliarBlend increases the porosity of many soils and makes the soil looser. Roots have difficulty penetrating heavy clay soils. FoliarBlend increases the friability (looseness) of soils enabling roots to be longer, deeper, and more branched. This increased root growth increases the surface area of the roots, the volume of soil and amount of water available to the plant. Another aspect of increasing friability is that with increased air space, the water holding capacity of the soil also increases. Thus, there is more water available to the roots in a given volume of soil. As the soil becomes more porous, water more easily drains from the soil. While this would appear to have a negative effect on water conservation for lawns and gardens, it does not. Plant roots require oxygen to grow and thrive. They require oxygen to take up plant nutrients and water. If the soil around the roots is too wet (a condition called “wet feet”), the plants do not have enough energy (from respiration) to take up water and essential nutrients. That is why over-watering can cause a plant to wilt. Poorly drained clay soils tend to become wet and stay wet, making it difficult for plants to take up water. What is needed is a balance between water and air in soil pores. FoliarBlend, by increasing friability, porosity, and good drainage, helps increase the water efficiency of plants and contributes to water conservation.