Biostimulants for maize
Two solutions for strong maize development—targeted, efficient, sustainable
Maize is one of the most important crops in agriculture, and vital early development is crucial for later yields. To maximize yield potential, boncrop offers two specially formulated biostimulants that work specifically during different stages of development:
boncrop flow: Liquid biostimulant for a quick start
boncrop solid: Granulated biostimulant for strong roots and higher yields – with Trichoderma
boncrop solid in maize: For strong roots right from the start
Use the info links in the product descriptions to learn more about the use of boncrop in maize—or get individual advice on which biostimulants are right for your farm.
Strong through the Maize season – with the boncrop combination of active ingredients
Our biostimulants strengthen your maize crops in a targeted manner during all stages of development and ensure stable yields even under stressful conditions.
In maize cultivation, boncrop promotes:
- Strong root growth
- Vitality of crops
- Increased photosynthesis for more energy
- Increased stress tolerance in dry, hot, or cold conditions
The result: Better filled ears, higher starch content, longer-lasting fresh plants—for more energy, digestibility, and basic feed quality.
Find out here how biostimulants support maize plants during periods of stress.
boncrop flow in maize
Strong start for young maize plants
boncrop flow optimally prepares your maize plants for the growing season. Targeted stress priming strengthens tolerance to drought and cold at an early stage. At the same time, root formation is stimulated – for efficient nutrient and water uptake.
- Liquid formulation – can be combined with crop protection products (mixing test recommended)
- Application – application in combination with plant protection in a single step
Advantages of boncrop flow in maize and your benefit
| Advantages | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Increased stress tolerance through stress priming | Early protection against cold and dry stress in critical phases |
| Improved root growth | Improved water and nutrient uptake, especially in the yield-forming phase in midsummer |
| Securing yields and increasing quality | Vital and high-performing plants thanks to optimised nutrient efficiency, improved water utilisation, increased photosynthesis and stabilised metabolism |
Insights from boncrop flow practical demonstrations
boncrop flow visibly promotes root growth.
Controlled trials boncrop flow in maize
Measurable benefits under field conditions
The precision trials shown here impressively demonstrate how boncrop flow can increase corn yields in different cropping systems and under varying site conditions. Significant yield increases and quality improvements were achieved in both grain corn and silage corn compared to the untreated control.
Grain corn under extreme drought stress (Hungary, 2024)
The added value of boncrop flow is particularly evident under stress conditions: In the precision trial in Hungary, the variant treated with boncrop flow achieved a grain yield of 4.28 t/ha, which was 14% higher than the control (3.76 t/ha).
The result underscores boncrop flow's ability to support plants in their vitality, nutrient efficiency, and yield formation even under severe drought stress.
Silage corn – quality and yield increase (Wahlstedt, SH, 2025)
The precision trials also confirmed the positive effect of boncrop flow in silage maize:
- The starch content increased from 30.7% to 31.8% in dry matter – an increase of 3.6%, which is directly reflected in higher feed energy.
- At the same time, the dry matter yield increased from 156.3 dt/ha to 165.6 dt/ha, which corresponds to a yield increase of 6%.
Conclusion
The precision trials clearly demonstrate that boncrop flow improves yield and quality in maize cultivation – both under stress conditions and in intensive production systems. By specifically supporting physiological processes, boncrop flow helps to more reliably exploit yield potential while increasing the economic efficiency of maize cultivation.
Perfect timing and quantity
We recommend the use of boncrop flow from the four-leaf stage:
- Recommended application rate: 2 litres/ha from BBCH 14
- Plant strengthening - the plants have sufficient time to react positively to the treatment.
- Biostimulant active ingredients can be excellently absorbed by the young maize plants.
- Can be ideally combined with herbicides at the four- to eight-leaf stage.
Do you prefer granules? Then boncrop solid is the right choice for you.
boncrop solid in maize
Growth advantage right from sowing
boncrop solid is applied directly to the soil at sowing and lays the foundation for strong early development. The combination of Trichoderma and the brown algae Ascophyllum nodosum promotes root development, strengthens the immune system and increases nutrient availability.
- Trichoderma - supports the plant right from the start
- Ascophyllum nodosum – activates the plant's own protective and growth signals
- Micronutrients boron and zinc – ensure pollen formation, early development, and fruit set
Advantages of boncrop solid in maize and your benefit
| Advantages | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Biostimulating algae ingredients | Increased stress tolerance, higher photosynthetic performance, increased root growth |
| Improved phosphate availability | Stimulated root growth utilises available phosphate more effectively |
| Trichoderma | Supports soil microbiology and promotes strong root development right from the start |
| Micronutrients boron and zinc | Promotes youth development, pollen and fruit formation and secures yields |
| Relief for the fertiliser balance | Stable yields even with reduced or no under-root fertilization |
| Practical application | Big Bags enable easy handling, efficient combination: spreading with maize laying in one operation |
Insights from boncrop solid practical demonstrations
The varieties treated with boncrop solid exhibit increased root growth and heavier ear weights.
Controlled trials boncrop solid in maize
Of course, precision trials for boncrop solid are conducted by our GEP-certified trial organizer. The boncrop solid results in corn show consistent additional yields over the last few years.
In the precision trials with boncrop solid in corn in 2023, for example at the Huntlosen site in Lower Saxony, a yield increase of 8% was achieved in grain corn. In 2022, 11% more was harvested with boncrop solid in silage corn at the same site.
Whether liquid or granulated, both boncrop solutions complement each other perfectly in maize cultivation.
Conclusion: Strengthen maize in a targeted manner with boncrop flow and boncrop solid
With boncrop flow and boncrop solid, you have two powerful biostimulants that complement each other perfectly for sustainable and successful maize production. Both products can be seamlessly integrated into existing workflows for vital plants, stable yields, and the best feed quality.
Get advice now—together we will find the right solution for your land.
