California-based renewable energy company VGrid Energy Systems has announced the results of its latest crop trial, which saw a significant increase in celery yield. The trial, conducted by Holden Research and Consulting, evaluated the effectiveness of Persist PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer in soils infected with fusarium, a common fungal disease that can negatively impact crop growth.
The trial involved applying Persist PAF liquid as a soil drench before planting, followed by three subsequent applications at two, four, and eight weeks after planting. The results showed a significant increase in celery counts, weights, and marketability compared to the control plot.
Specifically, the treatment increased celery counts by up to 8%, weights by 25%, and “ready-to-cut” percentages by 83%. Additionally, the percentage of healthy plants was higher than the control plot. This extrapolated yield increase is 159%, demonstrating the potential benefits of using Persist PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer in celery production.
The Persist PAF liquid contains a synergistic mix of organic acids and compounds that can help boost nutrient uptake, enhance microbial activity, and improve plant development. It is OMRI listed for use in USDA organic production and certified as a 100% bio-based product.
The trial results are part of a larger series of crop trials conducted by VGrid, including trials with strawberry, pepper, broccoli, and soybean. “This result is consistent with our previous trials, demonstrating the potential benefits of using Persist PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer,” said Jeff Norton, VP of Business Development at VGrid. “By amplifying natural processes, Persist PAF can help growers potentially reduce their use of chemicals and fertilizers.”
The results of this trial highlight the potential benefits of using Persist PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer in celery production and underscore the company’s commitment to developing sustainable solutions for growers.
