There is More To Life Than NPK

When it comes to plant nutrition, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), referred to collectively as NPK, are considered  the essential elements for growth .All top-selling fertilizers contain them as their key components. But is that really all that plants need to thrive?

The NPK concept originated over a hundred years ago with German scientist, Justus Von Liebig,  also known as the “father of fertilizer”. Liebig  theorized that nitrogen,  phosphorus , and potassium, along with carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) from air, were responsible for healthy plant growth.

Almost 200 years after Liebig’s fertilizer revolution, large-scale agriculture has become a multi-billion dollar industry, using tons of NPK every year. But what sustained plants and farms prior to Liebig’s work? What did farmers use before NPK fertilizers were developed? They used Nature’s own fertile soils, filled with a broad spectrum of mineral nutrients, often supplemented with manure and composted plant material.

Some argue that with the switch to commercial fertilizers, often lacking in the full spectrum of essential minerals, both plants and people have suffered. We now know that Liebig did not have all the answers when it comes to plant nutrition.

While plants can grow, and even appear somewhat healthy with commercial NPK fertilizers, they are not as robust, nutritious, or even as resistant to pests and disease, compared to those grown with a complete mineral profile. Having less essential minerals is also deleterious to the consumer. Much like plants, humans need more than macro nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) to thrive. Plants are the main source of minerals, and other essential nutrients, for humans. When plants are deficient, people become deficient, and global health suffers.

Fortunately, there is a solution – Bio520 liquid mineral nutrient formula! Bio520 is all-natural, and is provided by the best source in the world, Mother Nature. Derived from mineral rich volcanic magma and sea sediment that contains 25 minerals and trace elements, Bio520 fortifies your existing fertilizer  with the minerals nature intended. Bio520 contains Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Sodium and Potassium, as well as traces of other minerals.

From higher yields and increased profits, to shorter growth cycles that cut costs and save precious resources, Bio520 is the solution that growers are looking for. There is even some evidence that Bio520 can actually reduce the uptake of some harmful substances, such as heavy metals. And if that wasn’t enough, Bio520 makes plants more resistant to pests, and stops powdery mildew in its tracks.

Inquire today and put the power of Bio520 to work for you, and help save the planet one plant at a time!