New Report Says "Organic" Fertilizers Contained Synthetic Chemicals

"Some California farmers poured tons of fertilizer on their organic crops for years, not knowing the supposedly organic fertilizer was spiked with a synthetic chemical, the Sacramento Bee reveals in an investigation.
The additive, ammonium sulfate, is commonly used in non-organic farming. But organic growers eschew such additives -- marketing and pricing their produce accordingly.

Unbeknownst to the farmers, the fertilizer made from chicken feathers and fish also had a dose of ammonium sulfate.

The state ultimately discovered the problem in 2004, but failed to tell organic farmers that what they had been using for years was not organic, the Bee says."

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Organic Troubles in China

"ON a farm in Songjiang District, not a single machine sound can be heard instead you can hear buffalo, goats and chickens.

The chickens hang around among figs and goats chewing vegetable leaves in the sheepfold. It could be a traditional farm, except that the orderly lined vinyl houses tell a different story. This is a modern organic farm in suburban Shanghai.

Organic produce has become widely embraced as an increasing number of people care more about the quality, rather than the quantity, of food they eat. The organic trend has already swept Europe and it is now making inroads in China.

About 52.2 percent of Chinese consumers have accepted the idea of organic food and some have already eaten organic produce, according to the 2008 Biofach China International Organic Trade Fair and Conference. There are now more than 2,500 organic food producers across the country, Biofach says."

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Abundant Harvest Organics Donates Extra Food to Charity

"The Saturday before Christmas, a large refrigerated truck pulled into College of the Canyons to deliver its usual weekly supply of farmed produce, although this time it carried an extra load for local families in need.

Abundant Harvest Organics donated all the extra food to the Santa Clarita Child and Family Center, which in turn distributed it to local families that partake in the non-profit’s services.

The delivery came just in time for the holidays. "

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RNCOS Issues Organic Food Market Report

"RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Emerging Organic Food Markets" to its report gallery. The report provides extensive and exhaustive research on the growing market for organic food and beverages all around the world. It defines the organic food market in various countries of the world and gives thorough insight into market trends and market segments, creating an industry overview for organic food and beverages market. In the report analysis of organic food market is done on the basis of its development level of the market, i.e. matured market and developing market.

The global organic food market is growing rapidly, with the growth rate of about 19% in 2007. Increasing health and environmental awareness among consumers is the major reason for the stupendous growth in the market. Demand for organic food is concentrated in North America and Europe, these two regions contributed around 96% of global revenues in 2007. Exceptionally high growth rates have tightened the supply in almost every sector of the market and this is creating opportunity for the organic food exporters."

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Tips On Foliar Feeding

The value of foliar feeding was proven many years ago by Michigan State University. A project partially funded by the (then) Atomic Energy Commission used radioactive tagged nutrients to prove that a plant can feed through the leaves. In fact, the tests proved that it was 8-10 times more effective to foliar feed a plant with respect to the a to the amount of nutrients utilized, and the speed with which those nutrients were utilied. In my opinion, foliar feeding is by far the best approach to insure maximum growth, yields, and quality by overcoming limitations of the soil and its ability to transfer nutrients into the plant.

The best time to foliar feed is between 7:00AM and 10.00AM or after 5:00PM. These are the periods when the stomata( small pores in the leaf bottoms) are open. However, if the temperature at 7AM is degrees or above, the spray will have little effect. The optimum temperature is about 72 degrees. If the weather is extremely hot and dry, you may have to spray between 2-4 AM.

Most foliar sprays should contain small amounts of Nitrogen to act as an electolyte to carry nutrients into the plant. A small amount of Phosphorous is also recommended for internal circulation.

The pH of a foliar spray should be between 6.2 and 7.0 whenever possible. As a rule, sweeter (alkaline) sprays are needed for young plant growth, and sour (acid) sprays are needed for the second, or "production" stage of development. Unless you use specifically formulated sprays, the easiest way to adjust pH in a spray is to add baking soda to make it sweeter, or vinegar to make it sour (more acid).

If the spray was effective, visible results will usually be seen in 48 hours. Results can be detec ted with a refractometer in as little as 4 hours. If spray was applied improperly and simply fell to the ground, results may delayed up to two weeks.

Foliar feeding is sometimes used in organic gardening by those who, in their effort to "feed the soil", keeping it naturally healthy.

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Plant Nutrients

Plant Nutrients

People ask...What are the various elements of plant nutrition and what are their uses?

The three essential elements and their effect on plant growth are:

Nitrogen: this element enters into the structure of protoplasm, chlorophyll, and various plant foods; it is needed for both the vegetative and reproductive stages of growth; its use is usually manifested by and increase in vegetative growth.

Phosphorus: it is essential to cell division and for the formation of nucleoproteins; it aids root development; hastens maturity, or stiffens tissues; and stimulates flower and seed production.

Potash: necessary for the manufacture and translocation of starches and sugar; it is a general conditioner, overcoming succulence and brittleness, hastening maturity and seed production, and aiding in root development.

How to recognise nitrogen deficiency ?
The whole plant is dwarfed and the older leaves turn from green to yellow, and then to brown, and remain attached to the plant.

How can nitrogen deficiency be corrected?
Foliar Feed Fertilizers will correct the deficiency of nitrogen as well as supply phosphorus and potash.

Greenhouse Gardening

Formula Liquid Sulfur

All living organisms require a supply of sulfur (or sulphur in the United Kingdom). Your greenhouse gardening require it for at least two major reasons:

It is the enzyme activator necessary for the plant to induct nitrogen
It is essential for the synthesis of proteins.

Soils low in sulfur (sulphur) frequently have the following characteristics:

· Low in organic matter
· Coarse in texture
· Have a high Ph

Formula Liquid Sulfur is a concentrate that is 100 percent water soluble and immediately available to your greenhouse gardening plant. It is derived from Ammonium Thiosulfate. Its analysis is 12-0-0-26. Consequently it packs a considerable nitrogen benefit as well.


It is important to supply plants with sulfur (sulphur) throughout the growing season. Not only is it an essential nutrient, its natural oxidation process gives the Ph control required by soil, and it aids in the removal of unwanted soil salts.

Typical application is two quarts per acre in a boom sprayer or center pivot, or 2 ounces per gallon of water in a pump sprayer. Applications should be repeated at least monthly throughout the growing season of your greenhouse gardening.


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Magnesium | Micronutrient

MAGNESIUM AND MICRONUTRIENTS




Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients




Nutrients such as Magnesium, Zink, Iron, Manganese, Boron, Molybdenum, and combined Sulfur are essential minerals required by plants for healthy growth and development.


GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:


Chelated Magnesium as (Mg) 1.70 percent
Chelated Zinc as (Zn) 0.75 percent
Chelated Iron as (Fe) 3.5 percent
Chelated manganese as (Mn) 0.75 percent
Boron as (B) 0.20 percent
Molybdenum as (Mo) 0.003 percent
Combined Sulfur as (S) 4.00 percent


Derived from: Magnesium Lignosulfanate, Zinc Lignosulfanate, Iron Lignosulfanate, Manganese Lignosulfanate, Sodium Borate, and Sodium Molybdate.


FORMULA MICRONUTRIENTS is a complete blend of essential micronutrients and vitamins for use in conjunction with regular NPK fertilizers. It is designed to help prevent minor element deficiencies before they occur and to correct pre-existing deficiencies as indicated by plant leaf and soil testing.


Since the ingredients in FORMULA MICRONUTRIENTS are 100 percent water soluble and immediately available to the plant, this product is extremely efficient as a foliar spray in situations where rapid response is desired. Results are often evident only one to two days after application.

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Natural Fertilizer

Natural fertilizer, organic, inorganic, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, 10-10-10, 15-15­­-15, 5-2-2. What could all this mean? It is no wonder most people don’t even know where to begin. Actually fertilizers are compounds providing varying proportions of the three major plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are worked into the soil to increase its capacity to support plant growth. Into the mix, sometimes secondary and trace elements can be added.


Even though in organic formula products have been readily available since the end of WWII, recent problems have prompted questioning of this practice. Force-feeding plants inorganic fertilizers made from synthetic chemicals in the long run stress and weaken soil. By and by, this leads to deteriorating fertility of soil. As a result of matter not being added back into the soil, problems with lower crop yields from depleted soil conditions complicated by uncontrollable parasitic insects and weeds costing considerable money to control are now occurring.



On the other hand, the natural fertilizers, expertise, and technology used here by the greenhouse nurseries restore soil. Our philosophy is it is far more productive to work with Nature by rebuilding soil to its natural fertility. We use natural material to re-establish microbial activity required for proper plant nutrition and natural insect control. We make it easy for you since we manufacture and market a complete line of the world's most advanced natural products and natural fertilizers, non-toxic plant foods, soil amendments, supplements, and pest controls to meet every ones needs.



Numbers on the fertilizer label tend to add to the confusion. In spite of this, these numbers just represent the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. For example, a bag of fertilizer listed as 5-2-2 contains 5 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus, and 2 percent potassium. Nitrogen (N) stimulates rapid early growth of stems and leaves, giving plants a dark green color. In contrast, Phosphorus (P) stimulates root growth. While Potassium (K) increases plants vigor stimulating strong stiff stalks, and disease resistance. For instance, our natural fertilizer Formula Phorus 5-30-10 is 5 percent nitrogen, 30 percent phosphorus, and 10 percent potassium made from non-toxic, homogenized ingredients such as food grade phosphorus acid, rather than commercial phosphoric acid. Even though it is primarily designed to be foliar fed, it can also be applied to the soil.


Then again, it is not necessary to be concerned because at thegreenhousenurseries.com we are different. Our company is out of the ordinary because unlike conventional products, our unique products do not accumulate or pollute the environment. Our fast acting natural fertilizer are powerful yet safe to use around children and pets. Even though some things may sound similar, our unique products are not available in stores. There is neither re-entry time nor toxic reactions to worry about so our products are safe to use in households, farms, nurseries, greenhouses, landscapes, and golf courses. In addition to our container sizes offered for homeowners, we offer larger sizes for farmers and commercial customers. In the final analysis, to stay safe and save money you can buy everything you need from us. For more information on Professional Farm Consultants go to:

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Green House Nurseries

The Brand is Formula

Green House Nurseries is your lawn care and garden fertilizer. It is a way to combat insects and the deadly diseases that destroy your lawn and all your living plants.

The U.S. government approves many materials for lawn care use under severe restrictions as to dose and repetition for good greenhouse effect results. However, many of the toxins found in conventional products are cumulative -- they stay with you forever.

Fertilizers do not grow plants. Healthy soil grows plants, and that, ideally, the Formula brand products are used primarily to replace those nutrients that have been removed.

Only one type of fertilizer can be right for you, which is manufactured by "Formula", the brand that has become a household name.

1. Powerful
2. Fast Acting

3. Harmless to children, animals, the environment and YOU

They differ because of their naturally made Formula products poses no human threat, never pollution, runoff or waste.
Green House Nurseries stocks a full line of products that is powerful, fast acting and safe.

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Happy Gardening

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