Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about boncrop
Do you have questions about boncrop and our innovative products for plant cultivation? Here you will find the most important answers about application, benefits and background information. Whether it's about the right dosage, sustainable agriculture or scientific findings - we provide you with all the relevant information.
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General questions
Biostimulants are substances, usually of natural origin (e.g. plant extracts). They stimulate natural processes in plants and thus promote their development, growth and resistance to abiotic stress factors such as drought, wetness or nutrient deficiency. Biostimulants are neither pesticides nor fertilisers.
Biostimulants strengthen the plant from the inside. They promote root development, improve water and nutrient uptake and make plants more resistant to stress such as drought or heat. boncrop activates the hormone balance and photosynthesis performance, among other things.
No - biostimulants are not substitutes, but supplements to fertilizers and pesticides. They do not contain traditional nutrients or active substances against pests, but activate biological processes in the plant. However, their use can help to increase the efficiency of fertilizers and make plants more resistant to stress.
boncrop products are based on the brown algae Ascophyllum nodosum. They contain its valuable algae digestion, Trichoderma and plant amino and humic acids. This combination promotes the plant's own resistance, improves root formation and increases yields.
boncrop biostimulants are suitable for a wide range of field crops, including maize, cereals, rapeseed, potatoes, sugar beet, soya and sunflowers. They can be applied easily, efficiently and sustainably to various crops.
boncrop offers two main products:
- boncrop flow: Liquid formulation for foliar spraying.
- boncrop solid: Granulated formulation that is applied with the seed, for example in maize cultivation.
Ingredients boncrop flow:
- Completely digested algae
- Selected amino acids
- High-quality humic acids
Ingredients boncrop solid:
- Completely digested algae
- Trichoderma
- Boron and zinc
Application of boncrop biostimulants
boncrop products can be used easily, efficiently and sustainably in all field crops.
- boncrop flow: Liquid formulation for foliar spraying with an application rate of 2 litres/ha. It can be combined with common plant protection products, but a prior mixing test is recommended. To the mixing test.
- boncrop solid: Granulated formulation that is applied with the seed at an application rate of 125 kg/ha, for example in maize cultivation.
Yes, boncrop flow is listed in the list of inputs for organic farming in Germany and is therefore suitable for organic farming. boncrop solid, on the other hand, is only used in conventional farming.
Our products must be stored in a cool, dry and frost-free place and must always be kept out of the reach of children and pets. Avoid mixing with animal feed. For product-specific instructions on proper storage, use (e.g. dosage, procedure, time of application) and safety-relevant aspects, please refer to the labelling of the respective product.
Exact trials with boncrop products have shown demonstrable stimulating effects on plants in terms of crop development, growth and stress resistance.
Legal issues
Biostimulants have been officially recognized as an independent product category under the EU Fertilizer Products Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 since July 2022. They belong to the product function category PFC 6 - plant biostimulants. In contrast to plant protection products, they are not subject to the Plant Protection Regulation (EC 1107/2009) as they do not have a pesticidal effect. Biostimulants such as boncrop meet certain quality and efficacy characteristics and are CE-compliant.