Vidi Funda
Use Vidi Funda for:Restoring the natural balance in the soil and supporting the development of natural and beneficial fungi
Packaging:Vidi Funda is sold in 20 kg bags
General information
Vidi Funda is a natural and organic soil improver based on raw materials. The product contains a unique combination of amino-acids which support the development of a diverse soil population of beneficial microbes, especially fungi. By improving the overall soil health, as well as supplying plant-based organic nutrients, research and commercial applications have shown an increase in available nitrogen from mineralization. Following mineralization, the plant can easily absorb the nutrients from the Vidi Funda, which reduces leaching.
When to use Vidi Funda?
- Improve the availability of nutrients through mineralization
- Increase soil fungi-bacteria and C:N ratios
- Establish and maintain a raised biomass weight of organisms within the substrate
- Re-build the soil life and vitality after destructive applications
- Promoting plant growth through rhizosphere environment, soil buffering capacity and the ability to withstand stress
How does Vidi Funda work?
The pellets are scattered, and ideally worked into the growing medium. Over time, with the interaction of temperature, moisture, air and the existing microbial population, the pellets will slowly break-down and release the amino-acids into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and develops the soil microbial population and the increased bio-availability of nutrients.
Many alternative soil amendments will either release nutrients rapidly or lock them up. This can lead to flushing and varying results. Vidi Funda is applied to restore and maintain the soil’s natural balance, so that it can support efficient and resilient growth.
How to use Vidi Funda
Application methods
- Mix uniformly throughout the growing medium. This can be done on farm or by a supplier
- Once incorporated into the compost, use within 3-4 weeks (sooner if compost is wet), since the biological process will have begun
- Minimum tray/plug size: 4 x 4 x 4cm
- Adjust fertiliser inputs to allow for nutrients supplied from the Vidi Funda
- Avoid anaerobic conditions
- Scatter evenly across the soil surface
- If possible, work into the top layer to promote the biological decomposition process
- If the soil is to be covered with film, avoid anaerobic conditions by incorporating into soil
- Adjust fertiliser inputs to allow for nutrients supplied from the Vidi Funda
- Ensure not in direct contact with soft, green plant tissue, since this can lead to scorch
- Ensure direct contact with growing medium to allow natural bioactivity to commence
- Do not apply directly under the drippers since this will lead to the pellets breaking down quickly leading to reduced benefit and anaerobic conditions
- Ensure not in direct contact with soft, green plant tissue, since this can lead to scorch
- Minimum tray/plug size: 4 x 4 x 4cm
- Avoid anaerobic conditions
- Adjust fertiliser inputs to allow for nutrients supplied from the Vidi Funda
Growth media containing Vidi Funda may develop fungal growth. Under aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient. This will disappear as the pellets break-down.
The natural raw materials in Vidi Funda are suitable for animal and human consumption and do not contain any heavy metals.
Application rates
Process | Application Rate |
|---|---|
Incorporating into growing medium / potting compost | 0.5- 2kg per m3
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Incorporated into or top-dressing soil | 100 – 400kg/ha |
Top Dressing - pots | Up to 10 litres pots: 2 - 5 g per pot. 10 - 50 litres pots: 15 g per pot. > 50 litres pots: 20 g per pot |
Vidi Funda is officially recognised as being suitable for use in organic agriculture and organic horticulture (EU 834/2007 and 889/2008). This product is certified by Control Union (CU 803627).
The information given above is the recommended standard. Tailored advice requires detailed information on local factors, such as the crop itself, climate conditions, growing medium quality and the desired response. Consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for further information.
Results
Handling
Koppert Biological Systems is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions.
Storage
- Shelf life: see package for expiry date
- Storage temperature: between 8 – 20°C
- Store dry
- Shelf-life will decrease once package opened
- Store in a cool and dark place
- Keep away from direct sunlight
Safety
To the best of our knowledge this product is completely safe to use. As a precaution, wear protective clothes and equipment when handling the product. Store out of reach of children and pets. Vidi Funda does not contain any Urea and is low in salt and chlorine.
Disposal
Recycling through composting should be given preference over disposal. If recycling is not possible, the product should be disposed according to the locally valid laws on waste disposal and regulations (the competent authorities should be able to give the necessary information).
Important
- Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration requirements.
- Koppert Biological Systems cannot be held liable for unauthorized use.
- Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions.
Side effects
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