The importance of getting your crop out of the ground as efficiently and effectively as possible has never been more important. Set your seed up for success by treating them with biologicals, nutrition and flowability – all in one package.
Multi-year, on-farm trials yield increases:
bu./ac. average in corn
bu./ac. average in soybean
On-farm trials stand count increases
plants/ac. average in corn
plants/ac. average in soybean
Complete Start Bio (CSB) is an all-in-one planter box seed treatment that places biologicals, nutrition, and flowability agents directly on the seed to aid in singulation and improve seedling growth and vigor. It contains 10 species of plant-beneficial bacteria and fungi. The nutritional load contains nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc. It also contains an 80/20 blend of talc/graphite.
CSB offers insurance against undesirable temperatures
CSB significantly improved germination rates of soybeans when the seeds were exposed to cold temperatures
What is in Complete Start Bio?
Complete Start Bio is a robust blend of plant-beneficial microbes, essential nutrients for germination and early vigor, crop-enhancing components, and flow agents.
What are the benefits of Complete Start Bio?
Can Complete Start Bio be considered a dry starter fertilizer?
Yes. Complete Start Bio coats every seed, providing an immediately available source of early season nutrition and biologicals to enhance growth and vigor.
How long does Complete Start Bio last?
The biological species found in Complete Start Bio include endophytes, which have the unique ability to colonize and thrive in the roots and root zone, delivering long-lasting benefits throughout the growing season.
What is the shelf life of Complete Start Bio?
When properly stored, Complete Start Bio has a shelf life of two years. To ensure proper storage of an unopened or resealed container, store in a clean, dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. If the pouch has been opened, ensure that the pouch is properly resealed before storage.
What is the proper way to apply Complete Start Bio?
When applying via COMMERICIAL TREATERS, as an overtreatment, use Complete Start Bio in conjunction with other dry commercial seed treatments. Complete Start Bio should only be applied to dry seed, and after any liquid seed treatment has been applied and dried. Do not mix with water. Keep seed dry until planting.
When applying as a PLANTER BOX TREATMENT, application should be made in such a way that all seeds are evenly coated. Keep seed dry until planting.
What is the application rate of Complete Start Bio?
1 scoop = 3 oz.
Directions for Use / Mixing Instructions
For use as a seed coating. Apply Complete Start Bio directly to seeds in the hopper box and mix to ensure even coverage. Complete Start Bio may also be applied to center fill planters.
Corn > 3 oz. / unit rate
Soybean > 1.5 oz. / unit rate
Small Grains > 0.5 – 1.5 oz. / unit rate
Cotton > 12 oz. / cwt unit rate
ALL OTHER CROPS > including alfalfa, canola, sugar beets, turfgrass, sunflowers, peas, chickpeas, lentils, rice and peanuts > 2 oz. / unit rate
Do I have to be exact with the application rate?
No. The blend of active ingredients in Complete Start Bio offers flexible application rates that do not require precise measurements to achieve optimal benefits. The recommended application rates provided on the product label, with a reasonable level of tolerance, ensure that an appropriate level of nutrition and biologicals are applied, resulting in maximum efficacy.
Does additional talc/graphite need to be added to Complete Start Bio?
No. Complete Start Bio contains an 80/20 blend of talc/graphite and replaces the need for additional talc/graphite products. However, if needed, additional talc/graphite may be added to seed in addition to Complete Start Bio.
Complete Start Go (CSG) is an all-in-one planter box seed treatment that places nutrition, carbon, amino acids, and flowability agents directly on the seed to aid seed singulation and improve early growth and vigor. It supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc in a convenient dry formulation and includes an 80/20 blend of talc/graphite as the carrier. Humic acids, sucrose, and L-amino acids provide a concentrated carbon and amino acid package that supports early root development and stimulates beneficial soil microbes in the seed zone.
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