VITALMINAâ is characterized as soil conditioner & foliarly applied preparation useful and necessary for all plants. It is a sophisticated technology product, rich in growth-enhancing substances. It contains: Vitamins (B1 thiamine, B3 niacin, C ascorbic acid), Polysaccharides, Enzymes and L-Amino Acids of plant origin, whose combination with macronutrient (NPK) and EDTA* trace elements (Β, Co, Cu*,Fe*,Mn*,Mo, Zn*), makes it uniquely effective. VITALMINAâ on the soil acts as natural bioactivator. In particular, it improves structure and biological activity, reduces the pH and high sodium content, improves porosity and nutrient retention capacity, thus creating a fertile and healthy soil environment for all crops. Foliarly applied, VITALMINAâ, acting as a natural biostimulator, is easily and quickly absorbed by all above-ground parts of the plants. One might say that it intelligently moves within the plant, since it promptly stimulates its cell activity. In such activity, the reaction of the plant is identical with the way of treating high stress conditions. In particular, it ceases seed dormancy and increases germination capacity. In plants, it activates the autoprotection process, promoting them to autogeneration of valuable plant hormones, including Auxins (IAA), Gibberellins (GA3), & Cytokinins (ZEATIN). The above-mentioned top substances are characterized as growth-enhancing substances and, through their heavy circulation within the plant parenchyma, promote and enhance the processes for: increased germination capacity, rich rooting, vigorous growth, successful fruit setting, improved post-harvest resistance and flower induction, thus ensuring high and quality performance in all crops.
TOMATO-PEPPER-EGGPLANT-OKRA-ARTICHOKE-BEAN:
First application by spraying or root watering right after installation of the young plants in the greenhouse area or open field (to avoid transplantation stress). Second application in the beginning of the first flowering (for successful fruit setting). Third application after the first fruit setting (for uniform growth of fruits in weight and size). Optionally, applications continue in every new flowering up to 20 days prior to the last harvest (for higher yield, improvement in the quality characteristics and post-harvest resistance of cut fruits).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40-50ml/100L of water.
CUCUMBER-PUMPKIN-WATERMELON-MELON:
First application by spraying or root watering right after installation of the young plants in the greenhouse area or open field (to avoid transplantation stress). Second application along with the appearance of the first flowering (to improve fruit setting). Third application after the first fruit setting (for uniform growth of the fruit). Optionally, applications continue in every new flowering or up to a change in the colour of the fruit (for high yield, quality and post-harvest resistance of cut fruit).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40-50ml/100L of water.
LETTUCE-SPINACH-ENDIVE-CELERY-CABBAGE-CAULIFLOWER-ONION-CARROT etc.:
First application by spraying, when the plants have developed sufficient foliage (for an increase in the growth rate of the plants in weight). Spraying is repeated in the field in successive stages and is planned between application and harvest at least once a week. This ensures: (improvement in production and quality, precocity of harvest, delay in the aging of the foliage, increase in the life of cut vegetables).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml/100L of water.
STRAWBERRY:
First application by spraying when sufficient foliage develops (for uniform growth and preparation for good flowering). Second application in the beginning of the first flowering (for successful fruit setting), while repeating the applications every 15 days (to improve the quality characteristics of the fruit in weight, colour, aroma, and resistance after harvest).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40-50ml/100L of water.
ASPARAGUS:
First application by spraying when sufficient foliage has developed in the above-ground bushy part of the plants (for an improvement in the processes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration of the plants). Spraying is repeated after one month (for higher photosynthesis and nutrient storage rates in the underground parts of the plants, roots-fleshy roots-underground buds).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 30-40ml. to sufficient water.
POTATO:
First application by direct spraying of the seed potato prior to planting in the field (to stop dormancy & improve germination capacity). Second application in the phase of formation of the first tubers – beginning of flowering (to increase the formation of tubers). Third application at the end of flowering (to improve the potato tubers in size, weight and post-harvest resistance).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml/100L of water.
TOBACCO:
First application by root watering in the tobacco seedbed, repeatedly every 7 days (for growth of healthy seedlings in the seedbed with rich root system). Second application by root watering in the phase of transplantation or installation of young plants in the field (to avoid transplantation stress of the seedlings). Third application by spraying in the phase of 4-6 leaves (for rapid growth of plants and leaves). Optionally, spraying is repeated every 15 days and it stops shortly flowering (with the aim of accelerating maturation, good yellowing of leaves, especially among eastern-type tobacco, and limitation of drying time).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): By watering of 60-90ml/100L of water – Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): By spraying of 20-30ml/100L of water.
COTTON:
First application by spraying on 2-4 real leaves (for uniform growth of young cotton when the weather conditions are adverse). Second application as soon as the first reeds appear (for an increase in the formation of capsules). Third application when sufficient nuts are formed (for an increase in the capsule opening rate, precocity of the harvest, improvement in the quality characteristics of the fibre and efficiency of the unginned product per thousand square metres).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 30-40ml. to sufficient water.
*Alternatively, one application: 60ml/1000m2 or (h-1): In mid flowering to sufficient water.
SUGAR BEET:
One application by spraying on 4-6 real leaves. This ensures: (increase in the underground main root of the plants in size and weight and increase in the sucrose accumulation rate with parallel increase in brix degree, in the final product).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml. to sufficient water.
RICE:
One application by spraying as soon as the first inflorescence in the plants appear ensures: (strengthening of the stem, resistance in lodging and mycological attacks, increase in the quality characteristics of the fruit in proteins and specific weight).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml. to sufficient water.
WHEAT-BARLEY-OAT-RYE etc.:
One application by spraying in the phase of the first node or after tillering achieves: (protection of the culture against herbicide shock, strengthening of the stem for prevention of lodging, enhancement of autoprotection of the plants against mycological attacks, increase in weight and protein content of the seeds. In addition, for barley, it improves the quality of malt for better brewing).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40-50ml. to sufficient water.
LUCERNE-CLOVER:
First application by spraying as soon as the first growth begins, in spring (for rapid growth of the plantation). Spraying is repeated after every harvest (cutting), thus ensuring: (improvement in the quality and wholesomeness of the hay, and increase in weight by volume of grain).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml. to sufficient water.
CORN-SUNFLOWER:
One application by spraying on 4-5 real leaves. (It protects the culture against damage caused by herbicides, strengthens the stem to prevent lodging, ensures the normal function of the plants in all stages of growth, increases the specific weight of the seeds and their protein content).
Dose per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40-50ml. to sufficient water.
VINE-RAISIN-KIWI FRUIT:
First application by spraying shortly before flowering, when the bunches are 10cm long (for elongation of the bunches). Second application at 70 per cent flowering (for flower removal of the grapes). Third application in full blossom (to improve fruit setting). Fourth application on the young fruit (for an increase in the size and weight of the grapes). Optionally, fifth application in the beginning of glazing of the grapes (for an increase in the brix degree, improvement in precocity and resistance of the grapes against shaking after harvest).
Dose: 30-40ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of the vine plants – trees.
OLIVE TREE:
First application by full-coverage spraying of the trees shortly before flowering during the formation of the clusters (to increase fruit setting and reduce blossom drop). Second application at the end of flowering (to increase fruit setting and reduce fruit drop). Third application on the young fruit (for filling of the fruit). Fourth application in the phase of colour change of the olives (for uniform maturation). Fifth application by full-coverage spraying of the trees 8-12 weeks prior to flowering, along with 300gr of urea nitrogen (N)/100L of water (for flower induction and reduction in the alternate fruit setting).
Dose: 20-30ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of the olive trees.
STONE FRUIT (Cherry Trees-Apricot Trees-Peach Trees-Plum Trees-Nectarine Trees-Almond Trees):
First application by spraying in the beginning of flowering (for successful fruit setting and minimization of damage caused by late frost). Second application in full blossom (for an increase in fruit setting and protection against last frost). Third application in the beginning of germination or after fall of the petals of the young fruit (for uniform growth of the fruits). This particular application 10-14 days after fall of the petals contributes in the treatment of the symptoms of the cherry yellowing viruses. However, the results of the intervention become evident in the following year after application. Fourth application after 15 days (to increase the fruits in weight and size). Fifth application prior to normal maturation or when there is a change in the colour of the fruits (to prevent tearing, improve precocity of colouring and shape, increase sugar- brix degree and hardness of the fruit, as well as their post-harvest resistance).
Dose: 30-40ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of stone trees.
POME FRUIT (Apple Trees-Pear Trees-Quince Trees):
First application by spraying in the phase of the White or Pink tip, i.e., shortly before the beginning of inflorescence (to avoid damage caused by late frost). Second application in full blossom (to increase fruit setting in hardly pollinated varieties and protection against late frost). ATTENTION: The second application is only done if there is damage in the flowers due to frost and, within the following 10 days, otherwise if it is done on trees showing no damage, it will lead to excessive binding, thus limiting the formation of flower buds for the following year. Third application after fall of the petals in the young fruit (for uniform growth of the fruits). Fourth application after 15 days (which helps in the transportation and deposition of elemental calcium, thus improving filling of the fruits). Fifth application where there is a change in the colour of the fruits (with the aim of improving colour, differentiating flower buds in the following year, and extending the storage time of apples).
Dose: 30-40ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of the pome trees.
CITRUS TREES (Orange Trees-Tangerine Trees-Lemon Trees-Grapefruit Trees etc):
First application by spraying in the beginning of inflorescence (for improved fruit setting). In particular, for clementine variety, it is recommended that the application be done in full blossom, thus achieving increased fruit setting and production with reduced number of seeds in the tangerine fruits. Second application 20 days after fruit setting (for uniform filling and growth of the fruits). Third application as soon as the change in the colour of the fruits begins (to avoid tearing and swelling of the tangerine peel, delay maturation of the lemons, increase the resistance of oranges in rot after harvest and achieve a longer life in storehouses). In particular, for Valencia variety, spraying of the trees from mid November to the end of December and repetition of the application 3 weeks later achieves flower removal and reduction in the alternative fruit setting of the trees.
Dose: 40-50ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of citrus trees.
BANANA:
First application by spraying when infructescence (bunches of bananas) reach the age of 30-40 days (to increase the length of the fruits). Second application after 7-14 days (to increase the post-harvest weight and resistance of the fruits).
Dose: 30-40ml/100L of water. The volume of the spraying solution per thousand square metres depends on the age, size and coverage area of the banana plantation.
FLORICULTURAL & ORNAMENTAL PLANTS:
Applications by root watering every 2 days on the seedbed ensure: (a rich root system in the cuttings, ornamental and floricultural vaccines, and fast and healthy growth of seedlings). Application by root watering during transplantation ensures: (prevention of transplantation shock, rapid growth of the root system and fast growth of young plants). Application by spraying are recommended prior to every flowering and after every harvest, thus ensuring: (vigorous and healthy growth of the foliage along with precocity of flowering, increased length of the flower stalk among varieties that have normally short stalks and are intended for production of cut flowers, increased size of inflorescence and reduced time required for production of marketable plants in flower-pots)
Dose (by watering) / m2: 4ml/1L of water – Dose (by spraying) per 1000m2 or (h-1): 50-60ml/100L of water.
RECREATIONAL AGRICULTURE PLANTS (Small Gardens / Plants in Flower-Pots / Kitchen Gardens):
Applications by spraying or root watering are repeated every 7-15 days throughout the biological cycle of plants, thus ensuring: (vividness and robustness in plants, flowers and fruits).
Dose (by spraying): 0,5 ml/1L of water – Dose (by watering): 1,5 ml/1L of water
General Dosing per 1000m2 or (h-1): 40ml/100L of water (by spraying)
General Dosing per 1000m2 or (h-1): 120ml/100L of water (by watering)