Discover the testimonial of Marco Sequeira and Juan José from VillaPlants in Costa Rica in this episode of Voice of the Growers.
VillaPlants is a Costa Rican horticultural company producing vegetables, ornamental crops, and seeds for export. They share how our innovative IPE® Technology biostimulants has contributed to increase Phosphorus availability, Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE), and crop growth during a year of testing.
The Challenge: Root Systems & Phosphorus Lockup
Melons and watermelons are notoriously demanding, possessing fragile root systems that struggle to extract standard soil nutrients. Crucial elements like Phosphorus often remain bound in the soil, inaccessible to growing plants when they need it most.
The Solution: IPE® Technology Biostimulants
Partnering with local distributor Fertisur, VillaPlants agronomy expert Marco Sequeira—a 26-year veteran in crop nutrition—introduced Van Iperen’s IPE® Technology biostimulants to their fertilization program. Designed to act as a Phosphorus solubilizer, IPE® Technology biostimulants unlock bound soil nutrients, boosting Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) right at the root level.
Marco highlights this benefit: “The advantage is that they include Phosphorus solubilizers, which have given us a very good alternative for improved nutrient use.”
Results: Faster Cycles, Bigger Yields
According to Marco, one of the main benefits of IPE® Technology is better Phosphorus availability. The results can also be observed in their crops, with shorter crop cycles and improved yield.
Over 12 months of field testing across our three targeted formulations (Iperen IPE® 20-13-20, Iperen IPE® 11-44-11, and Iperen IPE® 6-6-43), the results were undeniable:
- Enhanced Root Growth: Stronger, healthier root systems built to support high-yield crops.
- Accelerated Crop Cycles: Shorter turnaround times without decreasing crop quality.
- Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE): High-performance nutrient delivery adjusted specifically for distinct growth stages.
Are you also looking for a nutrition solution that improves Phosphorus availability and supports crop development? Discover IPE® Technology biostimulants and find the right formulation for your crop at different growth stages.
