Geohumus workshop and trials at Lal Bagh in India, November 2010

Extensive trials on roses, rice, and other horticulture areas

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Geohumus Trials German Vineyard in September 2010

Summary of trial undertaken by Mr. Michael Hermann Owner of the vineyard near Muehlhausen/Muehlacker South Germany where the Geohumus trails have been conducted.

Present: Mr Michael Hermann Dr. Stefanie Maier Geohumus Peter Althaus-Gerindtec

Location: vineyard on the river Enz, Baden Württemberg with hillside situation.

Soil Base: Multiple layers: 0.5 meter soil, 1 meter porous shell lime stone, rock

For over 50 years the local wine makers experienced difficulties in growing grapevines on the higher portions of their vineyards because of dry ground as a result of run-off.

                                                                                         Photo: Hill side situation Mr. Hermann


Mr. Hermann commenced a trial using Geohumus with newly planted grapevines. This trial has clearly demonstrated an outstanding level of success. He is convinced that the application of Geohumus assists during the start up phase (up to 4 years) of the grapevine. He says that it helps the plants to establish solid and deep root systems.

He further stated that he firmly believes that, after the grapevine is established, there is no need for further use of Geohumus.

Planting of shiraz grapevines occurred at the end of April. At the time of planting Mr Hermann added 3 liters of water to each grapevine. The months of April and May provided sufficient rainfall but June and July were extraordinary dry this year.

Planted with Geohumus April 2010

In the section with Geohumus the grapevines (Shiraz) grew to approximately 1.5 meters with a healthy stem. (See photos)

Reference grapevines were planted in the conventional way in dedicated hillside sections above and below the Geohumus trial section. The reference grapevines either did not survive or only grow to a height of approximately 30 to 50 cm in the first 6 months see photo. Here the majority of grapevines planted were Muscat, Riesling and Lemberger vines.

Result:

Mr Hermann is positive that the use of Geohumus is most beneficial on dry land in order to give the newly planted grapevines a good and healthy start to grow in the first few years. A second important point he made was that a new plant will survive much more easily with the addition of Geohumus when one new grapevine has to be replanted between established grapevines to replace a dead plant.



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Tomatoes Trials:

Mrs Chris Bett of Betts Gardens on Gallipoli in Temora NSW was the first to stock Geohumus in her nursery. A good client of hers had seen the results of the product and had suggested that she buy some.

Chris says....

“To try the product out I took two very sick roses that had been struggling for a long while. I was close to throwing them, but decided to try Geohumus. I applied the product at 1% as suggested by Gerrindtec and to my amazement the roses totlly recovered. There is a lot of new growth and the plants flowered.”

I also used Geohumus in an experiment with tomatoes. I applied Geohumus to one plant and not the other. The same variety were planted side by side. The treated plant was watered every third day through our December and January heat, while the other plant was watered daily. The plant with access to Geohumus grew faster and was a more vigorous plant.

I cannot recommend Geohumus too highly.”