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HOW TO USE VITAZYME

VITAZYME IS VERY EASY AND SAFE TO USE.

Vitazyme may be tank-mixed with fertilizers and pesticides.
Vitazyme does not need to be tilled into the soil after application.
The dilution rate is not critical as long as the proper application rate is used.

Vitazyme should be used within the context of a complete crop management system, never by itself. Vitazyme will optimize the existing program by enabling the plant to utilize soil fertility and water more efficiently while reducing costs and increasing productivity. Soil moisture is needed to activate Vitazyme. Follow the crop recommendations given below.

GENERAL APPLICATIONS

Seeds, Cuttings, Bulbs, and Transplants. For faster emergence and rooting, dilute at a rate of 1 oz/19 oz of water (a 5% solution) and mist all exposed areas. Allow seeds to dry prior to planting.

Direct Seed Row Application. Dilute at a rate of 1 oz/99 oz of water (a 1% solution) and spray onto the seeds prior to covering.

Liquid Planter Attachment. Apply 13 oz/acre (1 liter/ha) concentrated around the seed.

Soil Conditioning and Residue Breakdown.

Apply 13 oz/acre (1 liter/ha) after harvest and before ground freezing.

INDIVIDUAL CROP RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR ALL CROPS:

LEGUMES:

1. Test the soil, if possible, and discover any deficiencies or imbalances. Collect at least 10 subsamples from each uniform soil area (each sample from an area no larger than about 10 ha, or 25 acres), combine them, and send them to a reputable soil testing laboratory. Nitrogen will normally not need to be applied to legumes such as soybeans, kidney beans, field beans, lima beans, alfalfa, and clover except as a starter.

2. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively — and oftentimes more easily — apply the product directly in the seed row at planting.

3. Apply Vitazyme to the crop as indicated below.

4. Integrate other sound, sustainable management practices into the total program such as soil conservation practices, minimum tillage, crop rotations with legumes, and the use of proper varieties.

NON-LEGUMES:

1. Test the soil, if possible, and discover any deficiencies or imbalances. Collect at least 10 subsamples from each uniform soil area (each sample from an area no larger than about 10 ha, or 25 acres), combine them, and send them to a reputable soil testing laboratory. Fertilize as required according to expert consultation, but treat nitrogen separately (see point 2).

2. Reduce nitrogen fertilizer applications to 50 to 80% of amounts required for an optimum yield potential. Vitazyme will allow plants to make more efficient use of available nitrogen. Reduce amounts each time nitrogen is normally applied. Obtain a score for each item from the chart below.

3. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Use the recommendations given for legumes above.

4. Apply Vitazyme to the crop as indicated below.

5. Integrate other sound, sustainable management practices into the total program such as soil conservation practices, minimum tillage, crop rotations with legumes, and the use of proper varieties.

BEANS AND PEAS
(Soybeans, Field Beans, Peas, and Other Beans and Peas):

Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or on a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively — and oftentimes more easily — apply the product directly in the seed row at planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme directly on the seeds at planting. Using an injector to direct the solution on the seeds is an excellent method. Then spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the leaves and soil at early bloom.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) at early bloom.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) at any time from the 5-leaf stage up to early bloom, early bloom being the best time.

BERRIES
(Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Dewberries, etc.:)

NURSERY TREATMENT: Treat new cuttings for rooting, or root prunings, with a 5% Vitazyme solution. Soak the portions of the branches or roots to be rooted for 30 to 60 minutes before planting. Then treat the media around the roots with a 2% solution of Vitazyme.

Treat the roots whenever transplanting in the nursery, or in the final field transplanting, with an application of 2% Vitazyme solution. Apply only enough to wet the roots.

BERRY FIELD TREATMENTS: Apply Vitazyme.

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the soil over the root zone near bud break, and again at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) over both the leaves and soil any time from blossom up to one-third of maximum fruit diameter.

Good: Apply 2 liters/ha (26 oz/acre) to the foliage and soil over the root zone at either bud break or early blossom.

CEREAL GRAINS
(Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Triticale):

1. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting (see point 2).

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage.

Use one of the following schedules.

SPRING CEREALS:

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/ acre) of Vitazyme directly on the seeds at planting. Using an injector to direct the solution on the seeds is an excellent method. Then spray 0.5 to 1 liter/ha (7 to 13 oz/acre) to the leaves and soil at some time from tillering up to the late boot stage.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 0.5 to 1 liter/ha (7 to 13 oz/acre) some time from tillering up to the late boot stage.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) at any time from the 5-leaf stage up to the early tillering stage.

WINTER CEREALS:

Best: Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/ acre) of Vitazyme on the soil after fall planting before emergence, or inject it directly on the seeds. In the spring at greenup, spray 0.5 to 1 liter/ha (7 to 13 oz/acre) on the leaves and soil, and the same amount again at mid-tillering.

Second best: Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the leaves and soil after emergence but before the first hard freeze. At spring greenup or as late as mid-tillering apply 0.75 to 1 liter/ha (10 to 13 oz/acre) to the leaves and soil.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) of Vitazyme to the leaves and soil in the spring any time from greenup to the boot stage.

CITRUS:

NURSERIES: Treat the seedlings on a regular basis. They can be treated in any way that will bring 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of the active agents into the root zone every 30 to 45 days. Use one of the following means: sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, or soil drench. A good time to treat potted seedlings is when transferring them to a larger pot size.

ORCHARDS:

1. Treat the roots at transplanting using a 0.5% Vitazyme root dip (for bare root stock), or a soil drench over the root zone for each tree of about 15 ml (0.5 oz) in 4 to 8 liters (1 to 2 gal) of water, depending on the size of the tree.

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and foliage at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) using one of the following schedules:

Seasonal blossoming: Apply Vitazyme at leaf flush, and approximately midway through fruit development.

Continuous blossoming: Apply Vitazyme every 45 to 60 days during active production.

Application can be made with an orchard or backpack sprayer on the soil and leaves, or by sprinkler or drip irrigation.

COFFEE:

NURSERIES: Treat the seeds, if possible, with a 5% Vitazyme solution at planting. Then spray a 1% Vitazyme solution over the seedlings and young plants every 30 to 45 days after emergence until transplanting, or spray or irrigate 1 liter/ha (13 oz/ acre) every 30 to 45 days.

PRODUCING PLANTATIONS:

Best: Apply Vitazyme to the soil and leaf canopy about the time of maximum bloom at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre). Then repeat this application to the soil and leaves midway to bean maturation, and again after bean harvest before the period of dormancy.

Good: Apply Vitazyme to the soil and leaf canopy at maximum bloom at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre), and again midway to bean maturation.

CORN AND SORGHUM:

Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Apply Vitazyme directly on the seeds at planting at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) using a planter attachment. At knee to waist height, spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) Vitazyme over the plants and soil.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil after planting, but before emergence, at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre). At knee to waist height, spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) Vitazyme over the plants and soil.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) over the plants and soil at knee to waist high.

COTTON:

Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme directly on the seeds at planting. Using an injector to direct the solution on the seeds is an excellent method. Then spray 1 liter/ ha (13 oz/acre) to the leaves and soil at early bloom.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) at early bloom.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) at any time from the 5-leaf stage up to early bloom, early bloom being best.

FISH AND SHRIMP:

FOR FISH AND SHRIMP PONDS, WHICH ARE FIRST DRAINED:

After drainage of the pond, and the soil has become dry enough to walk or drive on, spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) over the soil surface to establish a strong microorganism population in the soil. Allow the soil to remain unflooded for at least seven days, and then reflood before adding the fish or shrimp. This method is especially effective for tilapia and shrimp species, or with any fish that consumes small organisms that are enhanced by the soil treatment.

FOR PONDS WHICH HAVE LITTLE WATER EXCHANGE:

If the fish or shrimp pond is self-contained, and has little water exchange with outside sources which would quickly dilute any added Vitazyme, add enough product to maintain a 60 liters/ha-30 cm (6 gal/acre-foot) concentration. This will provide direct stimulation of the fish or shrimp. Additional product should be applied again every 30 to 60 days to maintain proper levels of active agents in the pond; Application can be made by adding the Vitazyme at several locations in the pond from a boat. Water application is not recommended for ponds that have significant water exchange; instead, use the direct feeding method below.

FOR DIRECT FEEDING OF FISH:

For certain species of fish such as catfish or members of the sunfish family, the feed can be treated before feeding irrespective of whether there is much water exchange in the pond. The mix should be about 60 ml/100 kg (1 ounce/100 lb) of feed, and can be premixed during feed preparation or sprayed on the feed pellets after preparation. Premixing is preferred so that there will be less loss of active agents from Vitazyme between the time that the feed hits the water and the fish consume it.

FLOWERS:

ANNUALS: Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as a dip or a spray of a 5% solution. If the seeds are small and/or light, it is best to first plant them and apply a 0.5 to 1.0% spray directly on the seeds in the row. Strive to achieve a 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) overall rate.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/ or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre), or a 1% solution directly on the seeds at planting, using a sprayer or watering can. Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre), or a 1% solution to the dripping point, on the leaves and soil midway to bloom, and again at first bloom.

Second Best: Apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre), or a 1% solution directly on the seeds at planting, using a sprayer or watering can. Apply one more application at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) midway to first bloom or at first bloom.

Good: Apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre), or a 1% solution at planting as above, or 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) midway to bloom.

PERENNIALS: Apply Vitazyme to transplant roots, bulbs, or corms using enough of a 0.5 to 1% solution to contact roots and bulb or corm surfaces when planted. Alternatively, the roots, bulbs, or corms may be dipped in a 5% Vitazyme solution before planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/ or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: For new plantings, treat first as above, and then apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20/oz acre) to the soil and/or foliage midway to bloom, and again at early bloom. For established plantings, apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) at the first signs of greenup in the spring, and again midway to bloom and at early bloom.

Second best: Treat new plantings with the first application at planting, as described above. Then, midway to blossom, apply 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) to the soil and/or foliage.

Good: Apply Vitazyme either as indicated above at planting, or midway to blossom at 1 to 1.5 liters/ ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) to the soil and/or foliage.

GRAPES:

NURSERY TREATMENTS: Treat new cuttings for rooting with a 5% Vitazyme solution. Soak the portions of the branches to be rooted for 30 to 60 minutes before planting. Then treat the media around the roots with a 2% solution of Vitazyme.

Treat the roots of any transplants in the nursery, or in the final vineyard transplanting, with an application of a 2% Vitazyme solution. Apply only enough to wet the roots.

VINEYARD TREATMENTS: Apply Vitazyme using a schedule as follows:

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the soil over the root zone, or in the soil via an injector system, near bud break, and again at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) over both the leaves and soil at blossom. A third application at the same rate should be made when the grapes are BB-size, and another application can be made at verasion. An application two weeks before harvest will help increase grape sugar.

Good: Apply 2 liters/ha (26 oz/ acre) to the foliage and soil over the root zone at early blossom. At least two more applications during the season, each at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) at the times indicated above, should be made.

GRASSES:

HAY AND FORAGES:

NEW PLANTINGS (Seeds): Apply Vitazyme to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Rhizodium inoculum can be applied directly with Vitazyme to provide an excellent synergism between the two materials.

NEW PLANTINGS (Rhizomes): Spray a 1% Vitazyme solution on the rhizomes of bermudagrass and similar grasses prior to planting, or dip the rhizomes in the solution briefly. If neither treatment is possible, spray the newly planted field with 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme.

PASTURES: Spray Vitazyme over the grass at spring greenup at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre). Apply Vitazyme again at the same rate every 2 to 3 months during active growth.

HAY (Legume, Grass, Or Mixed): Spray Vitazyme at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the crop at spring greenup, and after each cutting at 0.5 to 1 liter/ha (7 to 13 oz/acre).

TURF GRASS:

NEW PLANTINGS (Seeds): Apply Vitazyme to the seeds at planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution after spreading the seeds on the soil. Spray a 1 to 2 liters/ha (13 to 26 oz/acre) rate (about 0.5 oz/1,000 ft2) directly on the seeds and soil. It is also possible to spray a 5% Vitazyme solution on the seeds before planting; make sure that all seeds are coated. Dry the seeds thoroughly before planting to insure proper seed distribution. Repeat the Vitazyme application at 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) every two months during active growth.

NEW PLANTINGS (Sod): Spray a 1% Vitazyme solution on the soil surface just before laying the sod. About two weeks after laying the sod, spray Vitazyme again over the sod surface at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre). Repeat a Vitazyme application at 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) over the grass every two months during active growth.

ESTABLISHED TURF:

Use one of the following schedules.

Temperate zones: Spray Vitazyme over the grass at spring greenup at 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/ acre), and then reapply Vitazyme at the same rate every 2 months during active growth.

Tropical zones: Spray Vitazyme at 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) every two months throughout the year. Do not neglect judicious fertility management for infertile tropical soils, with nitrogen reductions as stipulated on page 5.

GREENHOUSES:

For hydroponic applications, see HYDROPONICS.

FOLIAR/SOIL: Apply Vitazyme at a rate of 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre, or 0.3 oz/1,000 ft2) every 14 to 21 days to leaf and soil surfaces with a sprayer or mist system. Alternatively, apply 0.5 liter/ha (0.15 oz/acre) every 7 days. 0.3 oz = 8 ml. 0.15 oz = 4 ml.

DRIP AND SPRINKLER IRRIGATION: Add Vitazyme to the system to give a 1 liter/ha (13 oz/ acre, or 0.3 oz/1,000 ft2) application every 14 to 21 days, or 6 oz/acre (0.15 oz/1,000 ft2) every week.

HORTICULTURAL CROPS:

See Flowers, grasses, trees, and greenhouses for specific directions for these crops.

WOODY ORNAMENTALS: Apply Vitazyme to the transplant roots using a 0.5 to 1.0% solution to contact roots when planted (such as a root drench). Alternatively, the roots may be dipped in a 5% Vitazyme solution before planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Treat with 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) at spring greenup and every 30 days throughout the growing season. Applications can also be made through a drip, sprinkler, or mist irrigation system at the same rates, or more often at reduced rates, such as 0.5 liter/ha (6 oz/acre) every 2 weeks. For 1,000 ft2, apply 0.3 oz (8 ml) every 30 days, or 0.15 oz (4 ml) every 2 weeks.

HYDROPONICS:

Spray the leaves of the plants with Vitazyme at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre, or 0.3 oz/1,000 ft2) every 7 to 14 days during active growth. Be sure good leaf contact is made by using a fine droplet size or a mist-type applicator, or an air-blast sprayer.

For general applications when the area cannot easily be ascertained, apply a 1% solution (1 oz/gal) or 10 ml/liter to the leaf dripping point.

Note: Vitazyme added directly to the hydroponic water may not give consistent results.

PEANUTS:

1. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed or cement mixer, on a tarp, or on a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively — and oftentimes more easily — apply the product directly in the seed row at planting.

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) at pegging.

Good: Treat the seeds at planting, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liter/ha at any time from the 5-leaf stage up to pegging, pegging being the best time.

POTATOES:

1. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seed pieces at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed pieces.

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme directly on the seed pieces at planting. Then spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the leaves and soil at tuber initiation, and again two weeks before the foliage is killed.

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) at tuber initiation.

Good: Treat the seeds, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liter/ha (20 oz/acre) at tuber initiation.

RICE:

LOWLAND PADDY RICE:

In all cases either spray or dip the roots of transplants in a dilute (0.5 to 1%) Vitazyme solution.

Best: Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the soil of the drained paddy or field about 5 to 10 days before planting. Allow several days for the product to begin working in the soil before flooding. Then spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) over the foliage at about early flowering.

Second best: Spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the soil of the drained paddy or field about 5 to 10 days before planting. Allow several days for the product to begin working in the soil before flooding.

Good: Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) over the foliage sometime between the boot stage and early flowering.

UPLAND FIELD RICE:

Second best: Spray Vitazyme on the soil at 1 liter/ ha (13 oz/acre) after planting but before emergence, and on the leaves and soil at 0.5 liter/ha (7 oz/acre) some time from tillering up to the late boot stage. Good: Treat the seeds, or spray Vitazyme on the leaves and soil at 1.5 liters/ha at any time from the 5- leaf stage up to early flowering.

RUBBER TREES:

Apply Vitazyme. Spray 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acre) of Vitazyme over the root zone of the grove, beginning at any time. Follow this application every three months (90 days) with an identical application. The leaves of the trees may be sprayed as well if desired, using an orchard or aerial sprayer.

It is best to time the Vitazyme applications to precede or follow nitrogen fertilization by 7 to 10 days. In this way the product will not inhibit nitrogen promoting effects. Maximum latex production may be encouraged by timing an application to occur 15 days before tapping the trees.

SUGAR CANE:

NEW PLANTINGS: Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seed pieces at or before planting. Treat the pieces with a dilute Vitazyme spray or dip (0.5 to 1%) before planting. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting to achieve a 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) actual rate.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Spray Vitazyme at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the soil sometime between 15 and 30 days after planting. Repeat this application over the leaves and soil at 3 months after planting, and again 6 months after planting, or as late as possible when machine traffic is still possible.

Good: Treat the seeds, or spray Vitazyme over the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) about 3 months after planting, and at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) about 6 months after planting, or as late as possible when machine traffic is still possible.

RATOON CANE: Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Spray Vitazyme at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) to the cut cane field within a few days after harvest. Repeat this application over the leaves and soil about 3 months after harvest, and again 6 months after harvest or as late as possible while machine traffic is still possible.

Good: Spray Vitazyme over the leaves and soil at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) as soon as possible after harvest, and at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) any time from 3 to 6 months after planting.

TEMPERATE FRUITS AND NUTS:

TRANSPLANTING: Use one of the following treatments:

Root dip: Dip the bare roots in a 1% Vitazyme solution before planting.

Root drench: After planting (either bare root or potted trees), drench the root zone with about 1 or 2 gallons of water containing 28 ml (1 oz) of actual Vitazyme.

FRUITS (Apple, Pear, Peach, Apricot, Plum, Cherry, etc.):

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and foliage.

At four stages: Apply 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) at blossom “pink”, and the same amount at petal fall, again at “first cover”, and finally at 30 days before harvest.

At a minimum: At blossom time spray 1.5 liters/ ha (20 oz/acre) for large trees. For small trees, reduce the rate to 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre). At about one-third maximum fruit size, spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) for large trees. For small trees, reduce the rate to 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre).

NUTS (Almond, Pecan, Walnut):

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and foliage.

At bud break: In the spring, spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) on the soil over the root zone for large trees. For small trees, reduce the rate to 1 liter/ha (13 oz/ acre). Inject through irrigation systems if desired.

At about one-half maximum nut size: Spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) on the leaves and soil for large trees. For small trees, reduce the rate to 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre).

TREES:

CONIFEROUS AND DECIDUOUS SPECIES: Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Follow one of the following treatment plans:

Best: Soak the seeds in a 5% Vitazyme solution for about 6 hours before planting. This is especially useful for hard seeds. Hard seeds can be soaked for up to 24 hours. It is best to dry the seeds before planting.

Good: Dip the seeds in a 5% Vitazyme solution just before planting. Alternatively, drench the soil of the seeding media with a 0.5 to 1% Vitazyme solution just after planting.

Apply Vitazyme to the soil and foliage. Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme directly on the seeds before or at planting (see above). Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) — about 8 to 14 ml (0.3 to 0.5 oz) per 1,000 square feet — over the leaves and soil at seedling emergence and every 30 days thereafter while the trees remain potted. Then, after planting the trees in a forest or landscape setting, apply Vitazyme at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) over the root zone every 60 to 90 days during active growth. Vitazyme can be applied through a drip or sprinkler irrigation system; use the same rates as already given.

At transplanting: Water the transplanted tree thoroughly, and then apply about 1 to 2 gallons of water to each tree containing the following amounts of Vitazyme:

Small tree (<1 m, or 3 ft): 6 ml (0.2 oz)
Medium tree (1 to 2 m, or 3 to 6 ft): 14 ml (0.5 oz)
Large tree (2 to 3 m, or 6 to 10 ft): 20 ml (0.7 oz)
Very large tree (>3 m, or 10 ft): 28 ml (1 oz) or more, depending on the size

TROPICAL FRUITS AND NUTS
(Banana, Mango, Papaya, Guava, Pineapple, Brazil Nut, and Pistachio):

1. Treat the corms or plants at transplanting. When new corms or trees are planted, apply a soil drench over each site of about 0.5 to 1 oz (14 to 28 ml) of Vitazyme in two gallons (8 liters) of water.

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil over the root zone at 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) every 45 to 60 days with backpack sprayers. Concentrate the spray over the zone of greatest root development, usually alongside the developing tiller, but all soil surfaces should be treated. Vitazyme may also be applied through drip or spray irrigation systems.

VEGETABLES:

ROOT AND LEAF CROPS (Carrot, Beet, Turnip, Lettuce, Chard, and Kale, etc.):

1. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed; for small lots of seed, a spray with a 5% solution will do. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting. For small plantings and gardens, one may spray a dilute solution (0.1 to 0.5%) on the seeds and soil in the row before covering.

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Be sure to treat the seeds (see point 1). Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme to the soil shortly after planting. Then spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) on the leaves and soil midway through the growing cycle.

Second best: Treat the seeds (see point 1). Then spray Vitazyme on the soil and leaves at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) about midway through the growing cycle.

Good: If it is impossible to treat the seeds, spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the soil shortly after planting. Spray the leaves and soil again at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) about midway during the growth cycle. If only a single application is made, spray 1.5 liters/ha (20 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the leaves and soil sometime between planting and midway through the growth cycle, preferably within a few days of planting.

BRASSICAS (Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts):

1. Apply Vitazyme, if possible, to the seeds at or before planting, and to the transplant roots at transplanting. Treat the seeds with a dilute Vitazyme solution, such as 1 liter of a 5% solution for every 50 kg of seed; for small lots of seed, spray with a 5% solution. Mix the seeds and solution together thoroughly in a seed mixer, on a tarp, or in a seeding attachment. It is best to dry the seeds well before planting to avoid bridging in the planter. Alternatively, apply the product directly in the seed row at planting. For transplants, dip the roots in a 1% Vitazyme solution at planting, or spray them with a 5% solution. Alternatively, the transplants can be watered soon after planting with a dilute solution to give an equivalent of 0.5 liter//ha (7 oz/acre).

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Best: Be sure to treat the transplants (see point 1). Apply 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme to the soil and plants shortly after transplanting. Then spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) on the leaves and soil about midway through the growth cycle.

Second best: Treat the transplants (see point 1). Then spray Vitazyme on the soil and leaves at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) about midway through the growth cycle.

Good: If no transplant treatment is used, spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme on the plants and soil immediately after transplanting. Spray the leaves and soil again at 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) about midway through the growth cycle. If only a single application is made, spray 1 to 1.5 liters/ha (13 to 20 oz/acres) of Vitazyme on the leaves and soil sometime between planting and midway through the growth cycle. LONG SEASON CROPS (Tomatoe, Cucumber, Melon, etc.):

2. Apply Vitazyme to the soil and/or foliage. Use one of the following schedules.

Second best: Treat the transplants (see point 1). Spray 1 liter/ha (13 oz/acre) of Vitazyme to the plants and soil within a week after transplanting, and again at early bloom.