MAKING SOILS SMARTER AND HAPPIER WITH VERMICHAR by
MAKING SOILS SMARTER AND HAPPIER WITH VERMICHAR by Mike Flynn Bio. Specific LLC mikethewormguy@aol. com Bio. Specific LLC 2012 1
Why We Are Here…. To show that : • Vermi. Char can be applied in different forms and at different times in a crop growing cycle. • Vermi. Char can be used synergistically along with other amendments in a crop growing cycle. • Vermi. Char applications are only limited by imagination. Bio. Specific LLC 2012 2
Who We Are…. Bio. Specific: • Creates solutions, in partnership with grower clients, for the healthy growth of their crops and enterprise. • Works primarily with leafy green growers. • Formulates custom additives as specific solutions. Bio. Specific LLC 2012 3
What We Do…. • Bio. Specific crafts solutions that are : Food Safe Affordable Implementable Regulatory Compliant Bio. Specific LLC 2012 4
What We Make…. A few examples of formulated solutions : Soil Recon B : a Vermi. Char based blend of vermicompost, wood char, and rock dust (soil conditioner). Soil Recon A : a plant and microbial based organic acid liquid applied via irrigation (soil conditioner). Leaf Recon A : a garlic extract liquid (“ minimum risk pesticide” insect repellent). Bio. Specific LLC 2012 5
The Approach We Take…. • Solutions are implemented in a “belt & suspenders” layered approach to achieve the grower’s immediate goal of ‘getting a crop out’ and the ongoing goal of improved soil conditioning and effective water use. Bio. Specific LLC 2012 6
Vermi. Char = Smart Soil & Happy Plants Thank You for being a Charmin audience Bio. Specific LLC 2012 7
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