Vidi Funda

Vidi Funda can be incorporated into the growth substrate or applied as top-dressing on the soil or pot.

Incorporation into the growth substrate:

• Mix Vidi Funda uniformly throughout the growth substrate. This can be done on farm or by a supplier of growth substrates
• Once incorporated into the growth substrate, use within 3-4 weeks (sooner if wet), since the biological process will start directly after mixing
• Avoid anaerobic conditions

Application as top-dressing on soil:

• Scatter evenly across the soil surface
• Avoid direct contact between pellets and plant stem or rhizome
• If possible, work pellets into the top layer to promote the decomposition process
• If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil to avoid anaerobic conditions

Application as top dressing for potted plants:

• Ensure direct contact with growing medium to allow decomposition of pellets to start
• Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not apply directly underneath the drippers 

• The dosage of Vidi Funda depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation
• Start application preventively or soon after planting of the crop
• Application rates typically range from 250-500 kg/ha, or 2-3 kg/m³ of substrate
• Applications could be repeated for certain crops
• Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advise on the best strategy for your situation

• Adjust fertilizer inputs taking into account the nutrients supplied by Vidi Funda
• Avoid direct contact of Vidi Funda pellets with soft, green plant tissue, since this can lead to scorch
• Growth substrates containing Vidi Funda may develop fungal growth. Under aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient
• The fungus will disappear as the pellets break-down