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Pediococcus pentosaceus

Used as an alternative to conventional antibacterial and antifungal substances, enhances stress tolerance of plants, protects against fungal diseases

Strength

1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram / 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram

Benefits 

Dosage & Application

Wettable Powder: 1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram

  • Foliar Application: 1 Acre dose: 3-5 kg, 1 Ha dose: 7.5 - 12.5 Kg

  • Soil Application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation): 1 Acre dose: 3-5 kg, 1 Ha dose: 7.5 - 12.5 Kg

  • Soil Application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials: 1 Acre dose: 3-5 kg, 1 Ha dose: 7.5 - 12.5 Kg, Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon.

  • Seed Dressing: 1 Kg seed: 10 g Pediococcus Pentosaceus + 10 g crude sugar

  • Foliar application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials: 1 Acre dose: 1 Kg, 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg, Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon.


Soluble Powder: 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram 

  • Foliar Application: 1 Acre dose: 1 Kg, 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg

  • Soil Application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation): 1 Acre dose: 1 Kg, 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg

  • Soil Application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials: 1 Acre dose: 1 Kg, 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg

  • Seed Dressing: 1 Kg seed: 1 g Pediococcus Pentosaceus + 10 g crude sugar

  • Foliar Application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials: 1 Acre dose: 1 Kg, 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg, Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon.


Seed Dressing Method:

Mix Pediococcus Pentosaceus with crude sugar in sufficient water to make a slurry and coat seeds. Dry in shade and sow / broadcast / dibble in the field. Do not store treated / coated seeds for more than 24 hrs.


Soil Application Method:

  • Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply at early life stages of crop along with other biofertilizers. First application: At land preparation stage / sowing / planting. Second application: Three weeks after first application.

  • Mix Pediococcus Pentosaceus at recommended doses in sufficient water and drench soil at early leaf stage / 2-4 leaf stage / early crop life cycle.

  • Drip Irrigation: If there are insoluble particles, filter the solution and add to drip tank.

  • For long duration crops / Perennial / Orchard crops: Dissolve Pediococcus Pentosaceus at recommended doses in sufficient water and apply as a drenching spray near root zone twice a year. It is recommended to have the first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall / spring season and the second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn / fall season.


Foliar Application Method:

Mix Pediococcus Pentosaceus at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on soil during the off-season. Apply twice a year for long duration crops. It is recommended to have the first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall / spring season and the second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn / fall season.


Note: Do not store Pediococcus Pentosaceus solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.

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