Knowledge centre
Plain answers to the questions growers, distributors, brands and importers ask us about biostimulants, organic fertilizers and biofertilisers.
What is a biostimulant? Meaning, types and uses
A plain explanation of biostimulants: what they are, the main types, how they differ from fertilizers, and how they are regulated in India.
Biostimulant vs fertilizer vs biofertilizer: the difference
How biostimulants, fertilizers, biofertilizers and plant growth regulators differ, with examples and how to combine them.
Humic acid vs fulvic acid: differences, uses and which to choose
How humic and fulvic acids differ in molecule size, solubility and use, and when to choose each for soil, drip or foliar application.
Humic acid uses in agriculture: what it does and how to apply it
What humic acid does for soil and crops, which form to use when, how it is applied by crop, and common mistakes to avoid.
Potassium humate vs humic acid: what is the difference?
Potassium humate is soluble humic acid. Here is how the two differ, what grades like 49% and 98% mean, and which to use.
Seaweed extract uses in agriculture: benefits and how to apply
What seaweed extract does for crops, liquid vs granules, when to apply, and what to check when buying.
Kappaphycus vs Ascophyllum vs Sargassum: which seaweed extract?
How the three main seaweeds used in biostimulants differ, what grades like Kappaphycus alvarezii 24 (liquid) mean, and how to choose.
Protein hydrolysate vs amino acid fertilizer: the difference
How protein hydrolysates and amino acid fertilizers differ, plant vs animal source, and how they are used.
What are zyme granules? Composition, uses and what to check
Zyme granules explained: what they contain, how farmers use them, and what distributors should check after the 2025 biostimulant rules.
Slow-release vs water-soluble fertilizer: which to use when
How slow-release and water-soluble fertilizers differ, where each fits in a crop programme, and how to combine them.
Can humic acid be mixed with fertilizers and pesticides?
A practical compatibility guide for humic acid, seaweed and amino acids with NPK, urea, micronutrients, calcium, fungicides and biofertilisers, with a jar test method.
How to start your own fertilizer brand with private label
A step-by-step guide to launching an organic fertilizer or biostimulant brand without building a factory: products, compliance, packaging and costs.
How to import biostimulants and fertilizers from India
A practical guide for importers: sampling, registration, quotes and Incoterms, documents and shipping from Indian ports.
Types of biofertilizers: names, examples and uses
A list of biofertilizer types, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Acetobacter, PSB, KMB, ZSB and mycorrhizae, with what each does and how to apply them.
Micronutrient deficiency symptoms in crops: a field guide
How to recognise zinc, boron, iron, manganese, copper and molybdenum deficiency in crops, and what growers do about it.
Choosing a biostimulant manufacturer: a buyer's checklist
Twelve questions distributors, brands and importers should ask before choosing a biostimulant or organic fertilizer manufacturer.
FCO Schedule VI biostimulants
How India regulates biostimulants and what buyers should check.
Glossary
Terms from biostimulant to Schedule VI, explained in a line or two.
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions in one place.
Tell us what you need. We reply with a quote and a free sample.
No minimum order quantity. Dispatch in about one week.