EcoGro WS
8-0-0
A liquid 100% water-soluble organic nitrogen fertilizer derived from soy protein hydrolysate. Provides amino acid nitrogen in its most plant-available form — with a proprietary rooting enhancer complex.
Product Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 8.00% |
| Water Soluble Nitrogen | 7.68% |
| Water Insoluble Nitrogen | 0.32% |
| Derived From | Hydrolyzed Soy Protein |
| Density | 9.5 lb/gallon |
| Form | Liquid |
| Solubility | 100% Water Soluble |
Application Rates
Crop Sprinkler Rates
1 – 10 Quarts/Acre
Aerial/Foliar Rates
1 – 10 Quarts/Acre
Crop Foliar Rates
1 – 5 Quarts per unit
Application Frequency
7–14 day intervals
Use rates suggested as a guideline only. Exact use rates should be based on regions, crops, and soil conditions.
Available Sizes
Backed by 20 Peer-Reviewed Studies
Why Amino Acid Nitrogen
Immediate Plant Uptake
Amino acids are the end-product of nitrogen metabolism. EcoGro delivers N in the form the plant actually uses — bypassing the 5-step nitrate reduction pathway and saving up to 22 ATP per amino acid.
Zero Clay Fixation Loss
Unlike NH₄⁺, amino acids are zwitterionic and do not bind to negatively charged clay particles. In heavy clay soils (CEC 35+), this means 88% of EcoGro N reaches the plant vs. as low as 28% for liquid ammonium.
Disease Suppression via ISR
Soy protein hydrolysate triggers Induced Systemic Resistance through jasmonic acid and salicylic acid pathways, reducing disease severity by up to 62% in field trials on strawberry and vegetable crops.
Rooting Enhancer Complex
Proprietary plant extract blend promotes root establishment and lateral root development. Benefits extend beyond EcoGro — enhanced root architecture improves uptake of all nutrient sources in the soil.
Nutrient Chelation
Amino acids naturally chelate micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn), forming stable complexes that remain plant-available across a wider pH range than synthetic chelates.
Builds Soil Biology
Feeds beneficial PGPR, N-fixing bacteria, and mycorrhizal fungi. Long-term use increases microbial diversity and soil organic matter — the opposite of what liquid ammonium products do.
Science-Based Comparison
EcoGro 8-0-0 vs. Organic Ammonium Sources
A side-by-side comparison across 13 agronomic dimensions. All claims backed by peer-reviewed literature.
| Attribute | EcoGro 8-0-0Soy Protein Hydrolysate | Liquid Organic AmmoniumLiquid NH₄⁺-based organic N | Liquid Organic Amm. NitrateLiquid dual-form organic N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Form | ✓Free amino acids (direct) | NH₄⁺ (must convert) | NH₄⁺ + NO₃⁻ (must convert) |
| Uptake Speed | ✓Immediate — no conversion needed | Moderate — GS-GOGAT cycle required | Slow to moderate — dual conversion |
| ATP Cost to Plant | ✓~2 ATP per amino acid | ~12 ATP per amino acid | ~20 ATP per amino acid |
| Soil Binding Loss | ✓None — neutral zwitterion | 11–47% fixed in clay interlayers | 11–47% NH₄⁺ fixed; NO₃⁻ leaches |
| Microbial Immobilization | ✓Minimal (~12% conservative) | 15–40% immobilized in 24h | 15–40% immobilized in 24h |
| Biostimulant Effect | ✓Yes — auxin-like, ISR, gene expression | None | None |
| Disease Suppression | ✓Yes — ISR via JA/SA pathways | None | None |
| Soil Biology Impact | ✓Positive — feeds PGPR, N-fixers | Neutral to negative | Neutral to negative |
| Root Development | ✓Enhanced — auxin-like peptides | No effect | No effect |
| Nutrient Chelation | ✓Yes — Fe, Zn, Mn chelation | None | None |
| pH Effect on Soil | ✓Neutral | Acidifying (nitrification) | Acidifying |
| Rooting Enhancer Complex | ✓Yes — proprietary complex promotes root growth | No | No |
| N Use Efficiency | ✓High — 20%+ above inorganic N | Moderate | Moderate |
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