Nursery Trial Results: FloraTech Biostimulants Boost Plant Biomass 47%, Root Development 32%

When nursery crops establish faster and grow more uniformly, production becomes easier, losses drop, and batches reach market sooner. That's exactly what happened when Fernland trialled the FloraTech biostimulant system on 10,000 Lisbon Lemon plants in the challenging conditions of Victoria's Yarra Valley.

The results from this comprehensive 5-month trial were remarkable:

• Total plant biomass increased by 47%
• Root biomass increased by 32%
• Plant height increased by 28%
• Frost tolerance improved by 40%

For growers, these gains translate into game-changing benefits: faster establishment, reduced losses, shorter production cycles, and stronger plants that handle stress with ease.

The FloraTech biostimulant trial combines:

• FloraTech Stimulate – Advanced Microbial Soil Inocultant.

• FloraTech Rejuvenate – Organic Plant-Based Biostimulant.
  

Applied together at just 3ml/L each as a foliar/soil drench, this combination delivered consistent results across 2,500 treated plants.

Why These Results Transform Your Production

Faster Crop Turns

With 47% greater plant biomass and 28% more height, plants reach saleable size significantly faster. That means more production cycles per year and getting premium stock to market ahead of competitors.

Superior Root Systems

The 32% increase in root biomass means plants that anchor faster, access nutrients more efficiently, and establish reliably after transplant. Dense, healthy root systems are the foundation of profitable nursery production.

Enhanced Nutrient Efficiency

Stronger root development and improved soil biology from the microbial inoculants mean every kilogram of fertiliser works harder. Better uptake equals better margins and more sustainable growing practices.

Production Resilience

Plants with robust root systems and vigorous growth handle production stress more effectively - from irregular irrigation to temperature extremes. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research has documented similar stress tolerance improvements in multiple crop species when biostimulants are used as part of integrated growing systems.

Trial Overview: Real-World Testing

Location: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Crop: 140mm Lisbon Lemon plants (10,000 total)
Trial Period: March - August 2025
Treated Plants: 2,500 with FloraTech system
Control Group: 7,500 untreated plants
Application Rate: 3ml/L each product, applied as foliar/soil drench
Treatment Schedule: 4 applications over 5 months

The trial faced challenging conditions including multiple severe temperature extremes (three back-to-back frosts), providing a real-world test of plant resilience under stress.

Measured Parameters:

• Total plant biomass (soil removed)
• Root system biomass (soil removed)
• Plant height
• Frost damage assessment

Results showed statistically significant improvements across all measured parameters, with treated plants consistently outperforming controls.

What This Means for Your Business

This trial confirms that the FloraTech biostimulant system delivers measurable improvements that directly impact your bottom line. Whether you're growing citrus, ornamentals, or other nursery stock, these results demonstrate the potential for:

• Reduced growing time - get crops to market faster
• Higher plant quality - stronger, more uniform stock
• Improved survival rates - better establishment and stress tolerance
• Enhanced efficiency - better nutrient uptake and resource utilisation

The combination of Stimulate's microbial soil activation and Rejuvenate's natural root enhancement creates a synergistic effect that transforms plant performance from the ground up.

Ready to Transform Your Production?

FloraTech Stimulate and Rejuvenate are available from Fernland in multiple sizes: 2L, 10L, 200L, and 1000L containers to suit operations of any scale.

Contact Fernland today:

• Phone: 1800 672 794
• Email: sales@fernland.com.au
• Web: www.fernland.com.au

Don't let another growing season pass without giving your crops the competitive advantage they deserve. Get in touch with our agronomy team to discuss how the FloraTech system can work in your specific growing conditions.

Results from independent trial conducted in Yarra Valley, Victoria, 2025. Individual results may vary based on growing conditions, crop type, and application methods.