Nutrition Farming Podcast

Unlocking the Secrets of Phosphate: An in-depth exploration

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Dec 5, 2024
Deep dive into phosphate efficiency, recovery from locked soil reserves, and how microbes and minerals free up bound P. Exploration of soft rock phosphate, humates, silica and AMF strategies. Brewing beneficial microbes on-farm and a practical plan for seed treatments and inoculants. Discussion of azotobacter brewing, apple cider vinegar uses for livestock and people, plus a Q&A on cancer-supporting lifestyle approaches.
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INSIGHT

Soluble Silica Can Release Locked Phosphate

  • Soluble monosilicic acid (plant-available silica) displaces phosphate from calcium bonds, forming calcium silicate and increasing soil P availability (studies show ~50% increase).
  • Silica also raises flavonoids that stimulate AMF hyphal growth and PSB activity.
ADVICE

Layer Seed Treatment With Silica AMF And Biostimulant

  • Seed-treat with a combined package: soluble silica (micronized diatomaceous earth), AMF-containing inoculum (Platform), and a biostimulant (Root and Shoot).
  • Graeme reports faster emergence (garlic sprouts in 4 days) and better early root establishment.
ADVICE

Brew Bacillus With Fulvic To Release Phosphate

  • Brew Bacillus blends (e.g., Microforce) on-farm and apply ~40 L every six weeks; include fulvic acid as the microbes' 'lunchbox' to stimulate growth and P release.
  • Fulvic also directly helps free locked phosphate.
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