Full-Cycle Organic Biostimulant

Ferticell® Pro Primer™ 2-0-0: A Full-Cycle Organic Biostimulant for Soil and Crop Health
Introduction
Ferticell® Pro Primer™ 2-0-0 is a liquid organic fertilizer designed to enhance soil fertility, stimulate microbial life, and support plant development from germination to harvest. Formulated with soy protein hydrolysate, freshwater algae, fulvic acids, and 19 of the 20 essential amino acids, Pro Primer™ functions as both a soil conditioner and a comprehensive crop enhancer.
Soil-Type Specific Benefits
Soil Type | Action of Pro Primer™ |
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Clay Soils | Improves soil structure, increases permeability, enhances root zone aeration. |
Sandy Soils | Raises cation exchange capacity, improves water retention, reduces nutrient leaching. |
Through these functions, Pro Primer™ helps create more biologically active and structurally resilient soils, supporting improved nutrient availability and uptake.
Key Ingredients and Functional Roles
Ingredient | Ingredient | Agronomic Benefit |
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Soy Protein Hydrolysate | Organic amino acid nitrogen source | Supplies immediately available N, even in cold soils. |
Freshwater Algae | Biostimulant | Zero salt input; aids stress mitigation and cell division. |
Fulvic Acid | Natural chelator | Enhances nutrient uptake, root penetration, water absorption. |
Essential Amino Acids (19/20) | Metabolic drivers | Promote nutrient transport, hormone synthesis, and stress resilience. |
Synergy Between Fulvic Acid and Amino-Acid Nitrogen
Research highlights a synergistic relationship between fulvic acid and amino acids:
- Fulvic acid increases cell membrane permeability, enabling faster and more complete nutrient uptake.
- Amino acids, particularly those like proline, arginine, and glutamic acid, provide key building blocks for enzymes, hormones, and proteins involved in growth and stress mitigation.
When applied together:
- Plants exhibit stronger root systems, greater nutrient efficiency, and enhanced resilience to environmental stresses.
- Studies show yield increases of 20–30% and improved fruit quality when applied through the crop cycle.
Fulvic Acid and Thermal Buffering in Cold Conditions
While fulvic acid does not generate thermal energy, it contributes to thermal buffering and frost mitigation through several mechanisms:
- Root Activity: By chelating nutrients like phosphorus and zinc, fulvic acid ensures root activity even in cold soils, enhancing localized biological warmth.
- Microbial Respiration: It stimulates soil microbial activity, generating minor but biologically relevant heat as a byproduct of respiration.
- Cellular Protection: Improves membrane integrity, preventing cold-induced rupture and intracellular crystallization.
- Antioxidant and Osmotic Regulation: Protects against oxidative damage and stabilizes cellular osmotic pressure.
When paired with amino-acid-based nitrogen, this effect is amplified:
- Nitrogen stimulates additional microbial metabolism, reinforcing localized warming.
- Amino acids support internal cold defense pathways, especially those involving proline and arginine.
- The combination creates a biological buffer that enhances plant recovery and survival during and after low-temperature events.
Hormonal Synergy with Freshwater Algae Extracts
Fulvic acid enhances the effect of natural plant hormones found in freshwater algae extracts such as Chlorella and Scenedesmus. These microalgae are rich in biologically active compounds, including cytokinins, auxins, and gibberellins, which help regulate plant growth and resilience.:
Hormone | Role in Plant Growth |
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Cytokinins | Promote cell division, nutrient mobilization. |
Auxins | Stimulate root elongation and tissue differentiation. |
Fulvic acid facilitates their absorption, while amino acids support biosynthesis of plant growth regulators like IAA (indole-3-acetic acid).
Recommended Integration: Apply Pro Primer™ in starter programs, foliar rotations, and in
tank-mixes with our compatible biostimulants freshwater algae extracts for maximum efficacy
throughout the crop cycle. Application Across the Crop Cycle
1. Germination & Early Growth
- Apply Pro Primer™ in seed beds or as a transplant drench.
- Fulvic acid and algae components stimulate mitosis.
- Soy protein N supports early enzymatic activity.
Early Season Frost Prevention
- Apply Pro Primer™ as a foliar spray 24–48 hours prior to predicted frost events.
- Amino acids like proline and glycine betaine help stabilize plant cell structures and reduce intracellular freezing.
- Fulvic acid enhances cell wall elasticity and ion balance, improving cold tolerance and recovery.
- Freshwater algae contribute natural compounds that prime plant tissues against oxidative damage from frost stress.
2. Vegetative Stage
- Foliar or soil applications improve nitrogen use efficiency.
- Amino acids fuel protein synthesis and leaf expansion.
3. Abiotic Stress Periods
- Use foliar Pro Primer™ during drought, cold, or salinity events.
- Fulvic acid improves osmotic balance; amino acids reduce physiological shock.
- Allows for quicker unlocking of existing and bound up soil nutrients.
4. Flowering & Reproductive Stage
- Apply with or near micronutrient sprays.
- Fulvic acid chelates minerals, amino acids protect pollen and promote fruit set.
5. Maturation & Harvest
- Enhances dry matter accumulation, flavor, and nutrient density.
- Proline and other amino acids support stress tolerance and carbohydrate mobilization.
Conclusion
Ferticell® Pro Primer™ 2-0-0 is more than a nitrogen source. It is a full-spectrum organic biostimulant that conditions soil, stimulates biology, improves nutrient use efficiency, and supports plants through all developmental stages. Its synergy between fulvic acids and amino- acid nitrogen, enhanced by algae and protein hydrolysates, makes it ideal for regenerative, organic, and high-efficiency systems. Pro Primer™ not only improves your crops from seed to fruit but protects them from thermal damage and stress.

