Chitosan or Chitin are natural bio-control active ingredients found in the shells of crustaceans, such as lobsters, crabs, shrimps and many other organisms

Chitosan is used in agriculture as a natural seed treatment, plant growth enhancer, and as an ecologically friendly biopesticide substance that boosts the innate ability of plants to defend themselves against fungal infections.

Chitosan applications for plants and crops are regulated by the EPA, and the USDA regulates its use on organic certified farms and crops. EPA-approved, biodegradable chitosan products are allowed for use outdoors and indoors on plants and crops grown commercially and by consumers.

Chitosan is 100% Organic plant food, and so much more…

Chitin fortifies a plant from the inside out, causing an “auto-immune” response that signals a plant to produce natural toxins which fend off its natural enemies like pests and fungal pathogens. Chitosan defends against botrytis (grey mold), powdery mildew, early and late blight, fungal pathogens in the root zone (root rot) and root-feeding nematodes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

FOR BEST RESULTS USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Row Crops & Raised Beds:
Add up to 1Lb. per 20 sq. feet
Gently dig in to top 6 inches of soil and water thoroughly
Lightly top dress 2 times a month with frass and water thoroughly
Apply foliar weekly as below
For best results use dechlorinated or filtered water

Pre-Mix for Soil or Potted Plants:
Mix up to 1 cup per cubic foot soil or potting medium
Top dress or root drench 2 times a month
Apply foliar weekly as below
For best results use dechlorinated or filtered water
Full-Strength Chitosan Tea Extract (root drench):
Add up to 1/2 cup insect frass per gallon dechlorinated water
Feed monthly or as desired
Use within 2 hours of mixing or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Do not store at room temperature

Hydroponic Base:
1/2 cup per gallon water
Keep pH within 5.5-6.5 range
For best results use organic acids (vinegar, lemon juice, peat tea etc.)
If using RO water, supplement Calcium & Iron
It is important to keep your reservoir in aerobic conditions.
Working microbes require a lot of oxygen.
Maintain nutrient temperature below 80 F. 27 C.
Run adequate air supply to reservoir 24 hours a day
(about double that of chem hydro)

Foliar:
1-2 tsp. per gallon dechlorinated water
For best results use weekly, not in direct sunlight and under 80 F. 27 C.
Apply to top and bottom of leaves
Use within 2 hours of mixing
Discard excess as root drench or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Do not store at room temperature

Hydroponic additive:
1-2 tbsp per gallon nutrient solution
Keep well aerated
Compost Tea Extract:
2 tsp per gallon dechlorinated water for fungal food
(substitute for Fish Hydrolysate)