Soil & Plant Enhancer
(Photo credit: Louis Tedders, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org)
For more information check https://entomologytoday.org/2017/05/03/beauveria-endophytes-can-curb-grasshopper-pests/
SPE-120 and SBb 2.5
JABB of the Carolinas is a biological company that was established almost 30 years ago. They are still committed to bringing sustainable, biological solutions to the agricultural market. Their most successful formulations are SPE-120 (organic) and SBb 2.5 (conventional) biological seed dressings, which are formulated with the active ingredient Beauveria bassiana; a symbiotic fungus that occurs in nature. As an endophyte, Beauveria bassiana can live within each cell of the plant, thereby growing symbiotically with the roots, stems, and leaves of your plants. Therefore, it is most effective as a seed-applied product; to ensure the highest percentage of plant cells containing this endophyte.
What SPE-120 and SBb 2.5 can offer your crop, beyond stimulating the immune system and restricting harmful plant pathogens, is increased resistance to chewing and biting insects. Invertebrates (bugs) do not have a digestive system that is complicated enough to break down and destroy the Beauveria bassiana fungus, unlike vertebrates (mammals/humans). The entomopathogenic fungus then begins to infect, take over, and destroy the insect from the inside out.
On our farm, we have found that these products can bring season-long resistance to these pests, while the synthetic chemicals cannot. What cost can you attribute to pest management on your farm? Click the link below to watch a video of an in-field trial we did on our non-GMO canola.
Unlike conventional seed dressings using synthetic chemicals, SPE-120 or SBb 2.5 blends food-grade and/or certified organic products with the active ingredient Beauveria bassiana. Synthetic seed dressings become less effective as plants grow and are not the best for your soil microbial life, and ultimately the environment.
When you choose SPE-120 or SBb 2.5, you’re selecting a biological seed dressing that many certifiers have determined to comply with organic standards. Contact us today to see if SPE-120 or SBb 2.5 is the right fit for your crops and choose a sustainable seed dressing to boost your crop performance.
What Crops Can I Use SPE-120 On?
Cole Crops
Potatoes
Sweet Corn
Cotton
Cabbage
Soybeans
Vineyards
Rye
Plant Symbiont
Using SPE-120 has many benefits for your crops, including:
Plant Symbiont
Using SPE-120 has many benefits for your crops, including:
Beauveria bassiana is a fungus naturally occurring in soil but is often killed off by fungicides and tillage. When you use SPE-120, you are directly applying beauveria bassiana as an active ingredient to your plant and reaping the direct benefits. Don’t wait. Contact our qualified team at Fabian Seed Farms to see if SPE-120 is the right biological seed dressing for your crops.
Observed Results Using SPE-120
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Strawberries
Soybeans
Corn
Cole Crops
Need Financing Help?
Fabian Seed Farms is happy to offer financing options through Scotiabank's Yield More Financing™ program. The Yield More Financing™ program provides a fast, flexible and convenient line of credit for use at Fabian Seed Farms, so you can stock up for the growing season without worrying about the upfront cost. We're more than happy to help you sign up and get you set up for your growing season. Contact us today to get started.