About Aggrand Natural Products
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AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer (NOF) has gained certification into the USDA BioPreferredSM Program.
Under the USDA program, products are considered biobased if they are composed wholly or significantly of biological ingredients — renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials.
AGGRAND Announces New Production Facilities in Superior, WI
AGGRAND has updated its production facilities in Superior, Wisconsin. This increase in production capacity and efficiency was necessary because of tremendous growth and nearly overwhelming demand for AGGRAND Natural Organic Fertilizers. AGGRAND has been made in Superior since 1992 and is a division of AMSOIL INC.
AGGRAND fertilizers improve soil conditions by providing necessary nutrients that cause organisms and microorganisms to re-establish themselves and greatly increase their numbers, accelerating the natural process that increases fertility, nutrient availability and water-holding capacity in the soil.
AGGRAND® Natural Fertilizer 4-3-3 Contains
• Menhaden Fish Emulsion — This ocean going fish supplies NPK, 10 essential micronutrients, as well as a number of vitamins and amino acids.
• Kelp — From the North Atlantic this source contains high levels of plant growth hormones, amino acids, micronutrients and potassium.
• Molasses Sugar — Made from fresh cane this carbon source feeds the soil biology and enhances foliar applications.
• Wintergreen Oil — This natural oil improves the scent of AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer products.
• Sulfate of Potash — From the Great Salt Lake, this extremely fine grade natural mineral material boosts potassium.
• Blood Meal — A natural nitrogen supplement, 12-0-0 blood meal boosts availability of this vital plant nutrient in slow release form available as the plant requires it.
• Fulvic Acid — Derived from Leonardite shale this natural material chelates minerals increasing plant availability and enhances foliar application.
• Vitamin B1 — This natural vitamin supplement aids plant health.
Fish Emulsion-Based Fertilizers VS Fish Hydrolysate-Based Fertilizers
The fish in fish-based natural fertilizers is generally obtained in one of two forms: condensed fish solubles (CFS) or enzymatically digested fish (EDF).
CFS-based ingredients, or emulsions, use a strictly controlled, pressurized heating process to extract the raw
materials necessary to make fertilizer.
EDF-based ingredients, or fish protein hydrolysates, are derived from a process that minces the whole fi sh, then enzymatically
digests, then grinds and liquefies the resulting product.
While both forms provide acceptable performance,
emulsion-based fertilizers are more concentrated and
uniform than hydrolysate-based fertilizers for optimum performance.
Superior Formulation
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer (NOF) is formulated from fish emulsions from a single species of fish: the menhaden.
Caught in the coastal waters of Virginia and the Gulf of
Mexico, menhaden are not edible, but are commercially
important for their high oil content.
The fish-hydrolysate process is cold, which allows the
end-product to putrefy more rapidly and requires more
acid for pH stabilization. Oftentimes, fish hydrolysate
manufacturers add more phosphoric acid than necessary
based on the desire to increase the phosphorus analysis
rather than decreasing the pH to stabilize the product.
Fish emulsions used in AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer contain only enough sulfuric acid to stabilize the product
at pH 3.8 - 4.0. The process is strictly controlled and monitored to ensure maximum quality.
High Nitrogen Content
Increased nitrogen levels in the soil results in increased soil microbial populations and increased nutrient uptake in crops. Fish hydrolysates have lower nitrogen levels than fish emulsions do because hydrolysates use only a small amount of the fleshy part of the fi sh. AGGRAND Natural
Fertilizer features fish emulsions that are
heated (not boiled) and condensed to 50 percent solids.
This results in a finished product with the highest level of
organic nitrogen possible (5 percent).
Increased Sulfur Levels
Proper sulfur levels provide high levels of protein in seed
crops, forages and legumes. In addition, flour quality and
vegetable flavor are enhanced when there are adequate
sulfur levels in the soil. Fish emulsions used in the formulation of AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer contain almost 2 percent sulfur, resulting in greater yields of higher-quality fruits and vegetables.
Beyond Emulsions
While fish emulsions are the basis of AGGRAND Natural
Fertilizer, there are many more premium ingredients necessary to complete its formulation.
Kelp Extract gathered from the north Atlantic coast
helps feed beneficial micro-organisms that produce plant
growth stimulants (hormones such as auxins and cytokinins) that result in increased root and shoot growth. These microbes can also produce digestive enzymes that attack and kill undesirable fungal pathogens. In addition, they will compete for space, nutrients and water, leaving less room for bacteria that could potentially harm the plant. This results in plants with fewer diseases and better establishment of seedlings. When applied to foliage, the kelp in
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer induces a systemic acquired resistance in plants that results in enhanced photosynthesis. Bloodmeal provides additional nitrogen
and organic matter for plant cell and microbial growth, leading to the creation of humus. Sulfate of Potash from the Great Salt Lake in Utah provides more sulfur and potassium for improved fruit and seed quality and better cell-wall and stalk strength. This results in reduced susceptibility to insect attack, drought and disease.
Chelation Agents help plants absorb nutrients and provide an extra source of carbon to help stimulate microbial activity, increasing the effectiveness of the fertilizer.
NPK - N = Nitrogen, P = Phosphorus , K = Potassium
Natural Liquid Fertilizer 4-3-3
This product is ideal for all-around use on flowers, vegetables, fruits, lawns, shrubs, trees, field crops and is perfect for houseplants as well. AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer provides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N-P-K) in a 4-3-3 ratio.
These essential nutrients promote vigorous growth, increased root development and improved disease and stress tolerance.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer is better for the environment.
Natural ingredients are released more slowly so there is less chance of environmental impact. Adding natural ingredients to the soil increases microbial activity. Soil microbes fix the nutrients needed for plant growth and release them slowly as plants need them. On the other hand petrochemical fertilizers are often high in soluble salts that are detrimental to soil microbes and plants alike: They decrease microbial activity and plant nutrient uptake. Although these fertilizers are high analysis N-P-K, the plant-use efficiency is very low.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer utilizes kelp concentrate from the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Kelp accumulates high levels of plant growth hormones and nutrients. When used as a fertilizer, kelp makes plants more robust and healthy by enhancing their heat, drought and cold tolerance. It also supplies N-P-K, sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), boron (B), sodium (Na), carbohydrates and numerous amino acids.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer uses Emulsified Fish.
Emulsified fish is extracted through low temperature processes from Menhaden fish which were used by Native Americans for centuries to grow their crops. Menhaden comes from the word "munna whaleaug" which means "that which manures." Menhaden ocean fish feed on mineral rich plankton, which makes them full of essential nutrients. Caught in the coastal waters of Virginia and the Gulf of Mexico, Menhaden are not edible, but are commercially important for their high oil content. The fish are steamed slowly at 190° F, which preserves the amino acids, minerals and vitamins. The fish component in AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer supplies N-P-K and 10 micronutrients, as well as a number of vitamins and amino acids.
Bloodmeal and sulfate of potash are combined with the fish to boost the nutrient levels. Together, the kelp, fish, bloodmeal and sulfate of potash provide all of the elements needed to grow healthy, vigorous plants. In addition to these ingredients, a number of other natural additives are included that condition the soil, reduce transplant shock and chelate the nutrients. Chelated nutrients are protected against leaching into the groundwater and are readily available for plant uptake.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer provides beautiful, healthy plants and super yields of high quality, nutritious vegetables, fruits and field crops.
Wildlife Food Plot Formula Natural Fertilizer 4-3-3
Just like humans, animals are healthier and feel better when they eat nutrient-rich foods. When wild animals are offered a food source that provides greater protein levels, they will favor that food source over others. That’s what makes food plots so powerful. Proper seed selection coupled with effective soil preparation greatly increases protein levels over natural forage. AGGRAND Natural Wildlife Food Plot Formula helps boost nutrient levels, including protein, by enhancing natural soil microbial activity while providing the primary, secondary and micro-nutrients plants need to flourish. Improved habitat and easy access to succulent, nutrient-rich food will help attract more wild game and help grow larger, healthier animals.
Sustainable Agriculture
Proper soil care is the root of sustainable agriculture. Chemical fertilization ignores the soil and feeds the plants themselves. Water-soluble nutrients are delivered plant-ready and are expended quickly, resulting in the need for additional fertilizer applications. Nutrients not immediately used by plants leech into groundwater, causing nitrification of drinking water. They can also runoff into waterways, causing algae blooms that result in hypoxic dead zones that can’t support aquatic life. In addition, chemical fertilizers that are high in salt are toxic to soil biology. Reduction of soil biology leads to compaction of soil and increased susceptibility to erosion. AGGRAND Natural Wildlife Food Plot Formula Fertilizer feeds the natural soil biology. Often referred to as the “livestock of the soil,” this army of soil life breaks down the components of AGGRAND Food Plot Formula into plant-available nutrients. Their steady release ensures nutrients remain in the soil to support growing plants. AGGRAND Natural Wildlife Food Plot Formula is manufactured from the finest natural ingredients available, including fish, bloodmeal, Norwegian kelp, sulfate of potash and a host of other essential natural ingredients for a truly excellent all-purpose product.
Increase Nitrogen Levels
Increased nitrogen levels in the soil result in increased soil microbial populations and increased nutrient uptake in crops for healthier, more resilient plants.
Increase Sulfur Levels
Proper sulfur levels provide high levels of protein in seed crops, forages and legumes, producing crops animals prefer.
Feed Beneficial Micro-Organisms
Beneficial micro-organisms produce plant growth stimulants and can produce digestive enzymes that attack and kill undesirable fungal pathogens, resulting in larger, healthier plants.
Increase Potassium Levels
Potassium enables efficient use of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, regulates plant tissues and fluids and is a prime requirement in chlorophyll construction, resulting in more of the large, nutrient-rich plants that animals prefer.
Increase Phosphorus Levels
Phosphorus is important in flower, seed and fruit development, essential for vigorous growth of plant reproductive parts and facilitates efficient energy storage and transfer. That means plants produce more seeds and fruit, providing more for wildlife to eat and allowing plants to re-seed themselves for better-established stands of vegetation.
Natural Liquid Kelp & Potash 0-0-8
• Provides increased heat, cold and drought tolerance
• Decreases susceptibility to insect attack and infection
• Aids in early plant growth and development
• Promotes early ripening
• Improves quality and extends shelf-life of fruits and vegetables
• Aids in seed formation
• Convenient liquid concentrate
• Increases nitrogen use efficiency
• Increases nitrogen fixation in legumes
AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash is an important part of any soil fertility/plant nutrition program. It contains 8% readily available Potash, a grade of 0-0-8 (N-P-K). Potassium (K) is considered the "universal helper" and is a major contributor to plant health because it regulates so many important processes in the plant. AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash also contains 2% sulfur (S). Sulfur, called the "fourth major nutrient," has many important functions in plant growth and must be present in sufficient amounts in the soil and plant tissue to realize the benefits of nitrogen and potassium. Kelp enhances heat, drought and cold tolerance.
AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash utilizes kelp concentrate from the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Kelp from this source contains high levels of plant growth hormones, amino acids, micronutrients and potassium. When used as fertilizer, kelp makes plants more robust and healthy by enhancing their heat, drought and cold tolerance. In addition, kelp increases the plant growth rate and fruit production, size, and quality.
AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash contains no chloride.
It contains minimally processed sulfate of potash from Great Salt Lake in Utah. Unlike other sources of potassium this source does not contain chloride (Cl) which can be damaging to soil life and plant roots. Potassium must be present in large quantities in plants because it is a component of the fluids which flood the plant tissue. Potassium-deficient plants are susceptible to insect attack, have weak stalks, and underdeveloped root systems.
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Sufficient potassium produces high quality vegetables and tree fruits.
Dark green leaves, high nutritional quality, firm stalks, prolific root growth, greater plant vigor, improved nutrient uptake, higher yields, fewer blemishes increased disease and insect resistance, and increased fruit shelf-life are benefits of crops grown with AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash.
Sufficient Sulfur produces high quality crops.
Sulfur is often present in plants in equal or greater amounts than potassium. Sufficient sulfur produces high quality and yields of vegetables, tree fruits, small grains, legumes, and forages. High protein and oil levels in seed and high protein and vitamin A production in forages and legumes are benefits of increasing sulfur fertility.
In addition to the many benefits provided by the kelp and sulfate of potash in AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash, naturally occurring proprietary ingredients added to this fertilizer release nutrients from the soil, act as chelating agents, aid in foliar and root uptake, and stimulate soil biological activity.
AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash is the key to overall plant health, quality, increased marketability, high yields and increased stress tolerance.
Natural Liquid Lime
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Lime provides a readily available source of calcium and magnesium.
The liquid formula penetrates the soil and enters the root zone where it quickly increases the soil's pH. Calcium and magnesium stimulate plants, speed growth and provide quick green-up of foliage. Mix Liquid Lime with water and till it into soil before planting, or spray on soil of established lawns, gardens, flower beds, trees and shrubs.
Quickly Increases Soil's pH
• Micronized formulation for immediate availability to plant
• Permeates entire soil profile
AGGRAND Lime takes one week to start working and last approximately 13 weeks.
One gallon of AGGRAND lime is approximately equal to 400 pounds of conventional field lime.
Field lime can take up to 3 years before it starts to work.
Natural Liquid Bonemeal 0-12-0
Corrects Calcium Deficiency • Provides a readily usable source of phosphorus and calcium
• Releases slowly over the growing season
• Perfect for all bulbs and transplants
• Outstanding performance on root and fruit crops
• Ideal for flowers
• Convenient liquid concentrate
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal is an important part of any soil fertility and plant nutrition program.
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal contains 12% readily available phosphorus (P), which is reflected by the grade of 0-12-0 (N-P-K). Phosphorus aids in plant establishment and production of prolific blooms and high yields of top quality fruits.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer increases root development resulting in faster growing, healthier plants.
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal is recommended for application during transplanting of vegetable and flower starts, and planting of bulbs and seeds. It increases root development which produces faster growing, healthier plants. Application of AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal to carrots and potatoes increases the size and quality of the roots and tubers. Application to bulbs increases the number and size of flowers, and the bulbs can be split more frequently. Increased phosphorus availability during flowering and fruit development lengthens the flowering period and produces higher numbers of flowers and fruits.
AGGRAND Natural Bonemeal contains fast and slow release phosphorus.
As a result, AGGRAND 0-12-0 applied as a starter fertilizer is readily available during early plant development, and the rest becomes available throughout the growing season. Many bonemeal fertilizers are not ground as finely as AGGRAND 0-12-0 and are released over a period of years so the phosphorus can become locked up into an unavailable form in the soil.
A fine grind is more suited to plant needs.
The fine grind of AGGRAND 0-12-0 makes it dissolve in a shorter period of time which makes it more suited to plant needs. The fineness also facilitates deeper penetration into the soil profile so it becomes available to a greater percentage of plant roots than coarser granular bonemeal products.
AGGRAND Natural Bonemeal has fast release phosphorus.
The fast release phosphorus in AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal makes it an excellent source for foliar feeding fruit trees, flowers, vegetables and crops that require extra phosphorus during early bud formation and fruit enlargement.
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Bonemeal also contains calcium.
Calcium improves soil tilth, nutrient exchange capacity, and is useful in correcting calcium deficiencies of plants that require extra calcium such as tomatoes.
AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer provides beautiful, healthy plants and super yields of high quality, nutritious vegetables, fruits and field crops.