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stimulant solutions that are sustainably sourced Little also said that there are some really inter-
and scientifically proven to increase crop survivabil- esting things occurring with soil health and soil
ity, yield and quality. The company’s products are microbes with regard to sustainability.
used in soil and foliar inputs on over 70 crops in
more than 80 countries worldwide “We’ve found that the use of Acadian seaweed
extracts stimulates the beneficial microbial popu-
Holly Little, PhD, the director of research and lations,” she said. “This is a really unique response.
development for Acadian, told The Grapevine Many times, people advocate adding soil microbes,
Magazine that her company has seen had many but often the soil environment isn’t right for what
grape-growers gravitate to Acadian® Organic and you add, so it is only a temporary benefit. By alter-
Stella Maris® Organic products, which offer all the ing the natural populations, we believe that this
benefits of the conventional product with organic can be a more long-term and sustainable option.”
certification and enhanced compatibility with other
inputs. Benefits of a Biological/Organic Approach

“Some of the key benefits for sustainable grow- Now, perhaps more than ever before, it is a good
ers are improvements in plant health, including idea for vineyards to start recognizing the impor-
improved root growth and nutrient uptake, as well tance of biological and organic approaches in their
as abiotic stress tolerance,” Little said. “There are operations and being open to the potential benefits
also additional benefits with improved bunch elon- offered.
gation, which helps with airflow within the bunch,
which helps limit the environment that diseases like Natalie Winkler from Traditional & Biodynamic
to grow in.” Vineyard Consulting told The Grapevine Magazine

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