Liquid organic provides 100% plant‑available source of nitrogen

Hort Americas, in partnership with Avé Organics, is now offering OAN 10‑0‑0®, an organic nitrogen fertilizer that delivers a 100% plant‑available source of nitrogen to growers in a ready‑to‑use liquid formulation.

For the first time, organic growers have access to a sustainably derived nitrogen solution that is pathogen‑free, weed‑free, and easy to apply through fertigation, banded, broadcast or foliar methods. Besides being produced in the United States, it is also already OMRI approved.

"OAN 10‑0‑0 is the next step in creating sustainable and productive organic systems," said Chris Higgins, president of Hort Americas. "It gives growers the immediate uptake of nitrate nitrogen and the lasting benefits of ammonium nitrogen. It also does this without the handling challenges, logistics issues, odor, or inconsistencies of traditional inputs."

Unlike most organic sources that require slow mineralization, OAN 10‑0‑0 provides a 50/50 blend of nitrate and ammonium that's available right away. The production process uses the VARCOR™ system, which captures and converts ammonia from digestate into concentrated organic liquid nitrogen, organic pellets and clean water. This method uses 90 percent less energy than traditional drying methods and achieves a greenhouse‑gas‑negative footprint.

OAN 10‑0‑0 is available now from Hort Americas in 270‑gallon totes for organic and hydroponic operations seeking higher yields, better nutrient control, and more sustainable growing practices.