Bio-Trace™ is a blend of seven key micronutrients supported by macro elements and carbon rich fluvic acid. Bio-Trace ensures luxury trace element availability with the biological support of fluvic acid for further growth enhancement.

Micronutrient deficiencies are common yet these are nutrients that are constantly needed throughout life in small quantities.

They are nutritional minerals needed by plants in very small quantities as opposed to macro minerals which are required in larger quantities.

When it comes to plants, Micro minerals or trace elements include at least iron, boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc and molybdenum. Though these are present in only small quantities, they are all necessary.

Boron is involved in carbohydrate transport in plants from the leaf to the root system; it also assists in metabolic regulation. Boron deficiency will often result in bud dieback and many other symptoms

Cobalt is essential to plant health. Cobalt is thought to be an important catalyst in nitrogen fixation. It may need to be added to some soils before seeding legumes.

Copper is a component of some enzymes and of vitamin A. Symptoms of copper deficiency include browning of leaf tips and chlorosis.

Iron is essential for chlorophyll synthesis, which is why an iron deficiency results in chlorosis between leaf veins.

Manganese activates some important enzymes involved in chlorophyll formation. Manganese deficient plants will develop chlorosis between the veins of its leaves. The availability of manganese is partially dependent on soil pH.

Molybdenum is essential to plant health. Molybdenum is used by plants to reduce nitrates into usable forms. Some plants use it for nitrogen fixation, thus it may need to be added to some soils before seeding legumes.

Zinc participates in chlorophyll formation, and also activates many enzymes. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include chlorosis and stunted growth.

Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread and symptoms may indicate one or multiple deficiencies. Usually making diagnosis on what micronutrient is deficient is difficult without Plant Sap analysis.

Years ago we would only apply a micronutrients when crops show deficiency symptoms. We know now that micronutrient deficiencies decrease yields before symptoms even appear which is why it’s best to add Bio Trace to your fertilising regime of soils and plants at least twice a year.

Bio Trace is a liquid that you mix with water and water over plants foliage or soil before planting. It can be used in the Birchy.