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Effects of worm casting product on germination, establishment, and shoot and root growth of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass |
In the summer of 2007, the University of Guelph Turfgrass Institute conducted fertility trials with Forterra Inc. worm castings. The product was tested to compare the effects on root and shoot growth of newly seeded grass as well as in the establishment of grass plants. Rate of germination, growth of shoot system, establishment of seedlings, seedling vigour, turf performance and total root system growth were all evaluated during the trials.
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Investigation of the Benefits of Worm Castings to the Greenhouse Floriculture Industry |
In spring of 2007, Forterra Inc. engaged Eco Habitat Agri Services to determine the possible applications and benefits of worm castings in greenhouse floriculture crops. Trials were conducted to investigate pathogen suppression, water retention capability and fertility effects on growth time and quality.
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Greenhouse Trials to Evaluate Worm Castings for Production of Vegetable Transplants |
Forterra Inc. initiated trials in March of 2007 with the University of Guelph Plant Agriculture Department to evaluate the potential benefits of worm castings for vegetable transplant production. In addition, the relative contribution of plant nutrients from worm castings was investigated to compare with growth using a conventional soil-less mix and fertigation with inorganic fertilizer.
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Snowmold Disease Control with Worm Castings on Creeping Bentgrass |
Field trials were initiated by Forterra Inc. with the University of Guelph Turfgrass Institute in the fall of 2006 to evaluate the potential for control of grey and pink snowmold with worm castings. Biotic plus abiotic injury and phytotoxicity were assessed weekly as total winter injury from snow melt in mid-March 2007 until greenup in early May.
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