Root Development

Applications of the 4 Seasons Organics Liquid Fertiliser significantly changed the root growth and structure. Growth and development were approximately 10-15 % faster for a control batch through the whole trial period. The roots in the 4 Seasons treated plants were more developed with a significantly more branched structure. The strength of the roots of 4 Seasons treated plants was considerably higher than those of plants grown on inorganic fertilisers only.

This applied equally to the rose and grass trials. Another important characteristic is the root efficiency of moisture and nutrient extraction from the soil. It is determined largely by root surface area. In particular roots of the plants without the 4 Seasons Organics treatment were significantly less 'hairier' than the roots subjected to treatment with the 4 Seasons Organics product. Therefore the 4 Seasons Organics product increases the surface area and hence the effectiveness of the roots.



Micrograph of the roots of the rose without 4 Seasons treatment. White mark indicates 50 mm.

Micrograph of the roots of the rose with 4 Seasons treatment. White mark indicates 50 mm.

Microscopic examination of the grass roots demonstrated the same effect of the 4 Seasons Organics treatment as for rose trials.