Sustane 4-4-4 + Biochar

Suståne® 4-4-4+Biochar Natural Organic Turf Starter and Soil Builder

Description:

Suståne 4-4-4+Biochar is made from Suståne aerobically composted turkey litter, hydrolyzed feather meal, sulfate of potash and Biochar (pyrolyzed carbon). Designed to improve soil health and provide a full season nutrient supply. Suståne 4-4-4+Biochar is all natural, slow release nitrogen plus natural phosphorous, potassium and all secondary and trace elements – high in organic content.

Recommended Use:

4-4-4+Biochar is perfect for general soil building; landscape bed preparation, shrub and tree establishment, and incorporation into potting soils. Allowed for use in the production of certified organic crops. Available in both Medium Grade and Fine Grade particle sizes. Fine Grade granules are ideal for use with plug production to provide uniform distribution of nutrients in low volume pots.

Benefits of Suståne 4-4-4+Biochar

Contains 10% Biochar by weight

Increases the nutrient and water holding capacity of the soil

Strengthens plants tolerance against hot dry conditions

Promotes greater root development

Improves buffering against changes in soil pH

Increases the soil’s ability to suppress plant pathogens

Increases soil porosity and stability for greater root development and water holding capacity

Always Safe for Plants, People and the Environment

Manufactured by Suståne in the USA at an EPA permitted facility.

Pathogen and weed free, no blood or bone products. Allowed for export to over 60 countries world wide.

Soil Preparation

(Hydroseeding: Mix with water solution at a ratio of 4 lb. Suståne 4-4-4+Biochar to 1 gallon of water or 2 tons per 1,000 gallon tank)

Incorporating into Potting Soil Mixes and other Container Substrates:

Sustane 4-4-4+Biochar provides constant release of nutrients when used with container substrates with average temperature of 70oF / 21oC. When determining application rates consider all cultural practices including irrigation, container substrate physical characteristics and growing environment.

Container Mix Application Rates:

Container Mix Rates by Volume

lb. per cubic yard

kg per cubic meter

Low

Med

High

Low

Med

High

11

20

30

6.5

11.8

17.8

Low Rate: Recommended for use on salt sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%) and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

Medium Rate: Recommended for use on salt sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%) and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

High Rate: Recommended for use on heavy feeding species; with production systems utilizing high leaching fractions (greater than 20%); and when applied to light, porous substrates (total porosity greater than 80%).

Bulk Density of Suståne 4-4-4+Biochar:

Container Mix Rates by Volume

Rounded Measure (Volume)

Grams (weight)

Teaspoon (tsp)

Tablespoon (Tbs)

1 oz

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

1 cup

2.8

8.5

17

34

68

136

Container Topdressing Application Rates in Grams:

Container Size

Rate

5" Std.

6" Std.

1 gallon

2 gallon

3 gallon

5 gallon

7 gallon

10 gallon

15 gallon

Low

6

12

14

30

56

90

126

154

164

Med

14

26

38

78

134

216

280

372

400

High

20

38

56

118

208

330

474

570

612

These rates are intended as guidelines. Suståne encourages a trial prior to changing any fertilizer program.

Do not steam sterilize container mix after fertilizer has been incorporated.

Do not store container mix more than two weeks after incorporating fertilizer. Plant material can be damaged from salt accumulation.

Monitor electrical conductivity (EC) of container substrate throughout production cycle.

If mix is stored longer than two weeks, leaching container mix may be required to remove accumulated salts.