BorreGRO® CA

An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop Growth

• PLANT NUTRITION
 The Natural Choice
for Increased Crop
Growth and Yield
BorreGRO® CA originates from trees, a natural and renewable
resource. It is a blend of modified calcium lignosulphonate, complex
carbohydrates and wood sugar acids. As such, it meets all the
requirements of sustainable agriculture and offers farmers a
“natural” way to increase plant health and performance.

AN EFFECTIVE SOIL
CONDITIONER FOR IMPROVED
CROP GROWTH
BorreGRO® CA functions as a com-
plexing agent for soil nutrients and
maintains the soil nutrients in forms that
are more readily available to the plant.
BorreGRO® CA is also believed to be a
source of metabolizable energy for the
soil microbes present in the root zone. In
addition, BorreGRO® CA provides a
source of added organic carbon, sulfur
and calcium, which are necessary
requirements for healthy crops, turf and
ornamentals.

GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

 Introducing a Better
Way to Nourish Crops...

BorreGRO® CA
An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop Growth
• PLANT NUTRITION

PLANT DERIVED
BorreGRO® CA is derived from one of nature’s most renewable resources,
trees. It is an excellent source of calcium, sulfur, sugar acids and organic
carbon all in a soluble form. The wood sugar acids in BorreGRO® CA
provide readily available carbon to soil microbes while the lignosulfonate
in the product provides carbon in a slow-release form. The lignosulfonate
in BorreGRO® CA can also increase soil cation exchange capacity.

EASILY APPLIED
In liquid form, it is easy to transport and apply. BorreGRO® CA has low
insolubles and can be easily applied through fertigation, drip or spray
systems. The product’s solubility properties prevent the build up of
insoluble soil conditioner sludges that normally clog lines under low
flow. As a formulation component and in tank mixes, BorreGRO® CA
powder readily dissolves without leaving insoluble clumps.

LignoTech AGRO
100 Grand Avenue
BorreGRO® CA Rothschild, WI 54474
Tel: (715) 359-6544
(Powder) Fax: (715) 355-3674

BorreGRO® CA is an excellent source of
soluble calcium, sulfur and carbon all in
an organic form.
BorreGRO® CA improves nutrient uptake.
Notice: The statements made on this
label are believed to be true and
accurate but because of conditions of use
which are beyond our control LignoTech
AGRO does not authorize any agent or
representative to make any warranty,
guarantee or representation, expressed or
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Calcium (Ca)...............5.0%
Soluble Calcium.....5.0%
Sulfur (S)...............6.5%
Soluble Sulfur.....6.5%
Derived from Calcium Lignosulfonate
Also Contains Non-Plant Food
Ingredients:
Soluble Carbon (C)……….40%
GUIDELINES FOR USE:
Optimum rate of application will vary
with local soil and climate conditions.
For best results, follow soil test and plant
analysis recommendations.
In general, soil application rates
generally range from 4-10 lb per acre
per month not to exceed 60 lb per acre
per growing season. Foliar application
rates range from 1-5 lb per acre per
month not to exceed 20 lb per acre per

GOOD
implied, concerning this material or the
use thereof, except in conformity with the
statements on this label. Neither
LignoTech AGRO nor the seller shall be
responsible in any manner for any
property damage or personal injury
WARNING: NUISANCE DUST
• AVOID HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
• MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH EYES,
SKIN, & CLOTHING
• KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, &
OPEN FLAME
growing season. Dissolve in water prior
to use.
BorreGRO® CA should be applied alone.
It should not be mixed with other acids
such as sulfuric or phosphoric acid.

FOR
resulting from the use of this material not
in accordance with directions. The buyer Always consult Material Safety Data Follow label rates as well as the
assumes all risk and liability resulting from Sheet for instructions on proper handling. recommendations of your crop advisor
improper handling, storage or use and and LignoTech AGRO representative.
accepts and uses this material on these
conditions.

THE CROP.
Net Weight 50lbs (22.3 kg)
Lot Number_________________________
 IMPROVED NUTRIENT UPTAKE
Good nutrient management, especially phosphorus, has been shown to
be an extremely important factor in crop production. Tests conducted in
locations throughout the world over several years have shown that
BorreGRO® CA can complex nutrients, making them more available for
uptake by the growing plant. In 2004 and 2005, trials run on potatoes
and tomatoes, the levels of phosphorus and other nutrients measured in
the petioles of plants were higher for those plants treated with fertilizer
and BorreGRO® CA than for those treated with fertilizer alone.

Potato Petiole Analysis - Phosphorus

(Percentage throughout the Growing Season), Magic Valley, Idaho 2004 – Russet Burbank

CA + Fertilizer
0.35
Fertilizer Alone
0.30
% Phosphorus
0.25
0.20
0.15
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• Improves Soil Structure
• Increases Nutrient
Exchange and Retention
• Stimulates Microbial Growth Improved Nutrient Uptake of Tomatoes
• Improves Nutrient Absorption Brandenton, Florida, 2005

• Stabilizes pH BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

• Increases Stress Tolerance Nutrient % in Tomato Plants,
FL 2005
• Increases Root Development 3
2.5 CA + Fertilizer
2.5 Fertilizer Only
2.2
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N P K Mg Ca S

Micronutrient ppm in Tomato Plants,

FL 2005
140
CA + Fertilizer
120 118
Fertilizer Only
102
100
80 67
60 55
44
40 37 32
26
32

GOOD
20 19

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Fe Mn B Cu Zn

FOR
YOU.
INCREASED ROOTING
In the same studies as cited above, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to a
standard fertilizer program resulted in improved rooting. As illustrated in
the figures below, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to a standard fertilizer
program improved rooting in both wheat and chrysanthemum. With
improved rooting comes better early plant vigor.

Improved Rooting in Wheat and Chrysanthemum

Australia, 2005
BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

BorreGRO® CA
Wheat Chrysanthemum

Improved Rooting in Potato, France, 2007 BORREGRO® CA IN

BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer THE ROOT ZONE
BorreGRO® CA Control In the rhizosphere, or root zone of
plants, complex interactions are con-
stantly occurring between plant roots
70 cm and soil microbes. Microbes oxidize the
available organic carbon present in the
soil and utilize it as a carbon source. In
turn they convert and transfer nutrients
in the soil back to the plants, thereby
INCREASED SOIL MICROBIAL ACTIVITY creating an environment more conducive
In a study conducted at Pretoria University, BorreGRO® CA was to strong root growth.
found to improve bacterial growth in different types of soils: sandy,
loamy or clay soils.
Bacteria Growth
University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2004
BorreGRO® CA
Colony Forming Units per g Soil 48 Hours After Application
70 BorreGRO® CA
62
Control
60 57
53
50
40 39

30
20
14

10 8

0
Sandy Soil Loamy Soil Clay Soil
 INCREASED YIELDS
In over 40 trials conducted over a five year period worldwide, the
addition of BorreGRO® CA to standard fertility programs resulted in an
average increase in total crop yield of over 10%. Research for all crops
showed consistent crop yield increases when BorreGRO® CA was applied
along with a standard fertility program. Therefore, the effect of
BorreGRO® CA is not limited to a specific crop, growing region, time
period or soil type.

Increased Yields by Crop Type

Worldwide Data, 2002 to 2010
BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer
30

Yield Increase (%)

25
20
15
10
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• Nutrient Uptake
• Produce Size and Quality
• Yields
• Profits
INCREASED PROFITS
Adding BorreGRO® CA to standard fertility programs increased profits
to the grower by as much as $354 USD/acre.
Gross Profit Per Acre
BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer
Increased Crop Yield with Fertilizer + BorreGRO® CA
Compared to Fertilizer Alone
Crop Location Year Lb/Acre USD/Acre
Sugarcane Texas 2002 980.91 70.64
Soybeans Texas 2002 266.87 27.59
Sweet Corn Texas 2002 2608.93 78.27
Corn Texas 2005 1213.87 49.73
Wheat Idaho 2005 305.25 19.72
Wheat Australia 2003 256.16 15.46
Potato Idaho 2003 4717.13 235.84
Potato Idaho 2 2003 4371.71 218.58
Potato Tasmania 2007 4462.75 354.35
Potato Norway 2005 3698.73 187.43
Potato Norway 2005 4398.49 223.13
Barley Australia 2004 467.70 27.11
Tomato California 2004 10417.85 341.51
 GREENER TURF WITH BORREGRO® CA
BorreGRO® CA has been shown to enhance the growth of turf grass.
Turf grass treated with BorreGRO® CA and fertilizer had significantly
higher fresh mass yield than when grown with fertilizer alone. The
chlorophyll content of turf grass treated with BorreGRO® CA and
fertilizer was also higher.

Turf Grass Results

South Africa, 2003
BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Parameter Fertilizer BorreGRO® CA % Increase

Only + Fertilizer
Fresh Mass Yield
4.69 6.49 38.7
(lb/1000 yd2)
Chlorophyll Content
38.3 41.3 7.8
BorreGRO® CA
(SPAD units)

USE GUIDELINES
BORREGRO CA APPLICATION RATES
®
Drip Irrigation
Powder Liquid
Use an addition rate of 8 lbs of
Treatment(s) Per Year1
Crop/ Application Application powder or 8 quarts of liquid per acre
Plants (per acre per (per acre per At Irrigation
Planting Water
Foliar at planting and flower set.
treatment) treatment)
Garden 1 banded, 1 at flower set 1 at flower set
Vegetables & 6-12 lb 6-12 quarts sidedressed or & 1 two weeks & 1 two weeks Soil Application
Strawberries injected in furrow prior to harvest prior to harvest Use 8 lbs of powder or 8 quarts of
1 at flower set liquid per acre in furrow at planting
Citrus 6-12 lb 6-12 quarts & 1 two weeks
prior to harvest
to promote nutrient absorption.
5 treatments at
Bananas 6-12 lb 6-12 quarts equal intervals over Foliar Application
growing season Use 2 lbs of powder or 2-4 quarts of
Vineyard
5 treatments at liquid per acre as a source of soluble
6-12 lb 6-12 quarts equal intervals over
Grapes
growing season
calcium.
1 banded, 1 at flower set
Corn 4-8 lb 4-8 quarts sidedressed or & 1 two weeks BorreGRO® CA is a soil amendment,
injected in furrow prior to harvest and not a fertilizer. As such it should
1 with always be used as part of a standard
Tomatoes 4-8 lb 4-8 quarts
transplant water fertility program. Always read and
follow label instructions when using
1 banded,
Potatoes 8-16 lb 8-16 quarts sidedressed or BorreGRO® CA. A simple jar test is
injected in furrow recommended to confirm com-
1 banded, patibility.
Sugar Beet 6-12 lb 6-12 quarts sidedressed or
injected in furrow
The Basics
1 banded,
Wheat 4-8 lb 4-8 quarts sidedressed or BorreGRO® CA is available as a
injected in furrow soluble powder or concentrated
1 banded, liquid.
Barley 4-8 lb 4-8 quarts sidedressed or
injected in furrow
1 at flower set
Individual trial reports are available
Deciduous
Fruit & 6-12 lb 6-12 quarts & 1 two weeks upon request from your technical
Nut Trees prior to harvest sales representative.
Always dilute or dissolve BorreGRO® CA in water prior to adding to application solution.
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LIGNOTECH AGRO
Borregaard is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of lignin-
based products. LignoTech AGRO products are environmentally friendly
and utilize a natural and renewable source of raw material.

We offer a specialty line of products to the Plant Nutrition Market,

including irrigation line cleaners, humic acids, micronutrients and
complexing agents. Our extensive network of production plants and
sales offices will ensure optimal service and product availability to our
customers worldwide.

TO LEARN MORE:
For more information about BorreGRO® CA, please visit our website
at www.lignotechagro.com/contact.

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Notice: The statements made here are believed to be true and accurate but because of conditions of use which are beyond our control
LignoTech USA does not authorize any agent or representative to make any warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or implied,
concerning this material or the use thereof, except in conformity with the statements on this label. Neither LignoTech USA nor the seller
shall be responsible in any manner for any property damage or personal injury resulting from the use of this material not in accordance
with directions. The buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from improper handling, storage or use and accepts and uses this material
on these conditions.