What is Symbion-K?
Symbion-K is a bio-fertilizer based on a selective strain of potash solubilizing, bacteriaFrateuria aurantia. It is available in liquid (@ 1x 109 bacterial cells/ml) formulation.
Mode of Action
The cells of Frateuria aurantia contained in the product on reaching the soil get activated and produce fresh batches of active cells. These cells grow and multiply by utilizing the carbon source in the soil or from the root exudates. During their growth, they solubilize the fixed Potash in the soil and make it available to the plant in an easily usable form.
Method of Application
Seedling Dipping: Mix 100 ml of Symbion-K in 10 Litres of water and dip the seedling for 30 minutes before transplanting.
Sett Dipping: 3 Litres to be mixed in water sufficient enough to dip the setts required for one hectare. The setts are to be dipped for 30 minutes before planting.
Soil Application: 3 Litres of Symbion-K is to be mixed thoroughly with Organic fertilizers / field soil / topsoil or any other agriculturally potent organic carrier and apply the mixture near the root zone along the planting rows and cover with soil.
Drip System: In places where drip irrigation system is in practice the liquid formulation of Symbion-N can be used @ 3 Litres / ha in 500 Litres of water.
Tree Treatments: For fruits trees and ornamental trees apply Symbion-K directly at the root zone early in the season. For treatment of individual trees or vines, apply at the rate of 2 ml or 2 gm in 1 Litre of water.