How and Why Ferticell Concentrated Products Work, Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!

June 25, 2024

Ferticell celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2024. During those 20 years we have grown significantly from the one product, Universal, to over 18. Our Spanish origin, Agroplasma, means land or agriculture and plasma (a biological suspension in a liquid medium). Ferticell, ferti from fertilizer and cell for the multiple types of single cell organisms used to form a unique concentrated product line. 


Ferticell products utilize a microscopic and unicellular delivery system of balanced nutrition in a suspension of highly concentrated liquid cultures of a variety of microorganisms for nutrition of plants at the cellular level. They work on all plant life as a foliar application through the leaf or root through the stomata or pore hole. They are delivered instantaneously through absorption of a natural plant based organic product that are highly bioavailable and without the need of conversion and are active within 3 hours of application. Once absorbed into the plant cell, the microscopic cells attach themselves to individual plant cells and the nutrient is transferred. The process is called Cytoplasm Streaming or Inter-Cellular Exchange. The diffusion occurs from cell to cell according to concentration gradients (the graduated difference in concentration of a solute per unit distance through a solution); however, the rate of diffusion is slow. The streaming of cytoplasm is what achieves the rapid nutrient transfer. Known as pressure-transference phenomenon is instantaneous and results in immediately acting on the plant. Any Ferticell product not utilized by plant roots will remain in the soil as biome food (prebiotic) and assist in converting unlocked minerals in the soil. 


Ferticell products contain proteins, natural amino acids, Cytokinin, Auxin, algae plus soil cell extract, bacteria, and a natural nutrient formula of specific organic compounds. They are designed to improve yield, quality, and quantity to grow stronger, healthier crops. This revolutionary new approach of growing stronger, healthier crops is based on most plants having their own complex growth and defense systems that are activated only when certain events occur in nature or are activated by Ferticell. The unique characteristic of the different cells used in Ferticell is the ability to hold large amounts of nutrients. The cells store them in a biological form and recreate in their body the nutrients like proteins, amino acids (in L form), microelements, and vitamins, that we then extract as an organic solution. The complex formula of Ferticell soil plus water cell extracts, nutrients and natural materials were developed to be used during various crop stages. Studies have shown that plants treated with Ferticell are stimulated resulting in more root mass, increased leaf area and number of flowers and fruit, with early maturation. Also, less water is required, are insect resistant, lower susceptibility to disease and fungal attack, have increased yield, longer product shelf life, and time/labor/cost savings. Better ROI and better healthier crops.


Ferticell forces the product to stick to the leave and ensures its total absorption, so no product washes off in rain or other external agents. Using a surfactant improves the product penetration for improved absorption by the plant under any conditions. We also use a stabilizer to keep product in suspension in tanks for a homogeneous product that will not settle out. It also easily disperses on a leaf surface, increasing the product absorption from a greater absorption surface during and after the application.


Foliar

Designed, formulated, and produced specifically for foliar application using the best raw materials available. This means consistent quality, safety, and performance. Foliar applications give the ability for timely application of nutrients targeted at the crop and avoiding soil interactions. 

Fertigation

Fertigation allows precise, uniform nutrient that increases efficiency and a reduction in the amount of applied fertilizer to reduce ground water pollution caused by fertilizer leaching. 

Seeds and Soil powder amino acids/micronutrients 

The critical period for successful crop establishment is post germination when seedlings have to rely on their reserves. When it also is unable to draw on soil nutrients until sufficient root growth has developed which is why Ferticell has also developed a series of highly concentrated, liquid, and solid micronutrient products, specifically for seed treatment. 


FERTICELL SHOULD BE A KEY PART OF EVERY TANK LOAD AND THEY ARE SEED SAFE AND WILL NOT BURN!

Full-Cycle Organic Biostimulant

By Bruce Roberts • July 31, 2025
Ferticell® Pro Primer™ 2-0-0: A Full-Cycle Organic Biostimulant for Soil and Crop Health 

What Salinity Can Do to Your Soil

By Bruce Roberts • July 15, 2025
Farmers should be examining their crops now for signs of stress, all forms of stress, not just drought. High temperatures, erratic rainfall, salinity, and nutrient limitations are already pushing crops toward dormancy and reducing yield potential across large areas. With stress-induced yield losses ranging from 8–40%, proactive measures are critical before you have to remediate. Even when you have the ability to reverse the issue, the ultimate yield has been decreased by a factor. It is more beneficial financially to use Nutri-Plus™ 2.5-0-0 since prevention is always preferable to having to “cure” the problem. Ferticell® Nutri-Plus™ 2.5-0-0 offers one of the most effective, preventive solutions, delivering amino acids, freshwater algae, and bioavailable nitrogen to maintain plant activity and reverse stress before damage becomes irreversible. Prevention is always the best approach, both agronomically and economically. Nutri-Plus™: A Complete Amino Acid-Based Bio-Stimulant Nutri-Plus™ is a 2.5% nitrogen liquid fertilizer derived from non-GMO soy and unicellular freshwater algae. It contains 42 amino acids, including 19 essential types, and acts as both a stress mitigator and a growth stimulant under heat, drought, frost, and saline stress. Key Features: 25% unicellular algae extract – anti-stress agent and nutrient delivery system (same as in Universal™ 0-0-1) 19.8% total amino acids by weight 2.5% plant-based nitrogen – organic, bioavailable, and fast-acting (same as Explorer™ 10-0-0) Low salt index and neutral pH – safe for foliar use and soil biome health Why Amino Acids Matter in Modern Agriculture Amino acids are vital intermediaries in the nitrogen cycle and play an indispensable role in plant resilience and productivity:

Ferticell® Active™ Organic Fertilizers: Precision Nutrition for Organic Crops

By Bruce Roberts • July 1, 2025
Organic growers long faced a challenge: delivering timely, efficient crop nutrition with the same precision available with conventional systems. While synthetic inputs offer speed and flexibility, organic solutions previously were limited, until Ferticell® introduced inputs that were developed for cleaner more efficient and more consistent outcomes. Precision Organic Crop Nutrition was then and is now still possible with products like Ferticell® Active™. This premium line of stage-specific NPK blends enables the delivery of the Right Nutrient, at the Right Time, in the Right Amount —all within organic standards and aligned with regenerative practices for both conventional and organic crops. Each formula is made using 100% plant-based, non-GMO, chloride-free ingredients , with no animal by-products, making it fully compliant with food safety regulations. Built on a foundation of soy protein hydrolysate amino acids and minerals that have been specifically processed for superior solubility (300x dilution through 120-mesh screens), Active™ provides clean, efficient nutrition without compromise. Active™ fertilizers are highly soluble powders designed to correct nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium deficiencies while supporting strong growth and stress resilience. Whether applied through drip systems, traditional irrigation, or foliar spray, over 90% of nutrients are absorbed within 3 hours , like most Ferticell® products. Active™ 2-20-2 – Phosphorus Power for Early Growth High phosphorus for root development and early vigor Excellent as a foliar phosphorus source Supports transplant recovery and abiotic stress resistance Active™ 5-10-10 – Balance for Flowering and Finish Enhances bloom, fruit set, and finishing stages Balanced P and K for stress recovery and metabolic strength Useful across multiple growth phases, especially post-flowering Active™ 13-2-2 – Nitrogen Kick for Growth and Recovery Delivers fast-acting nitrogen during vegetative growth or stress recovery High amino acid content improves tissue repair and tolerance Ideal after transplanting or adverse conditions Tailored Formulas for Every Growth Stage Active™ was developed for critical crop phases—transplanting, vegetative growth, pre-flowering, fruit fill—and for stress events from drought, heat, frost, salinity, hail, or pest damage. In the field, visible crop responses are often apparent within days, particularly when applied before stress-sensitive stages to prevent it. All of this is why Active™ outperforms many other conventional and organic NPK products in consistency, ease of use, uptake, and outcomes. The entire Active™ line harnesses soy protein hydrolysate , the same fast-acting amino acid nitrogen source featured in Ferticell® Explorer™ 10-0-0, 16-0-0, and many of our other products. As with all of our products, these NPK’s integrate seamlessly for blends focused on specific issues or levels of nutrition. Examples of potential inclusions are:  Universal™ 0-0-1 for faster potassium response Microelements™ 1-0-0 to correct micronutrient levels Calcium™ 880 or ProCal™ 3-0-0 for strong structural support Pro Primer™ 2-0-0 for boosting microbial activity and soil vitality Fighting Salt Index of Conventional Fertilizers All of the Ferticell® line has been environmentally friendly from the beginning, 21 years ago, and remains so today. Using our line of NPK’s and other fertilizers, they provide plant-based, highly soluble formulas that allows growers to fine-tune nutrition with the same control conventional systems enjoy without all the salt. Salt is the #1 issue that needs to be controlled in order to save our soil from further degradation. This makes it an ideal addition to your list of ingredients to be used giving a nutrition program (conventional and organic) with higher uptake and efficacy without salt. By increasing their percentage in your program over time (as with all of our products), you can reduce your total salt load and begin to remediate your soil. And with it being applied as a foliar with its quick uptake, it minimizes nitrogen and phosphorous pollution from its lack of volatilization, overuse because of its lower application rates with higher percentage of uptake (90+% utilization) and runoff risk from lower percentage of soil contact. These benefits when analyzed in total, provide better yields with corresponding ROI’s. Guaranteed Analysis – Ferticell® Active™
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