Organic Farm Testimonial

Western Colorado Organic Orchards Soil Health Testimonial

Western Colorado Organic Orchards, Inc. is a certified organic farm managing approximately 29 acres of fruit and vegetable production.

Over a four-year period, the farm incorporated several BioLynceus® and Global Organics products into its soil and crop management program, including:

According to farm owner Brett Walton, the program contributed to measurable improvements in soil structure, microbial activity, micronutrient availability, and crop performance.

Initial Soil and Crop Challenges

When the property was purchased, the orchard and vegetable fields were experiencing several significant soil and plant-health problems.

These included:

  • Severe soil compaction

  • Soil penetration limited to approximately 2 to 4 inches

  • Low fruit-tree vigor

  • Poor vegetable vigor

  • Inconsistent fruit set

  • Micronutrient deficiencies and imbalances

  • Widespread chlorosis and yellowing leaves

  • Low soil microbial activity

To begin rebuilding the soil, the farm implemented a compost program along with dry fertilizer applications designed to provide additional organic nutrients.

Applying BioLynceus® Products Through Irrigation

Over the following four growing seasons, BioLynceus® products were incorporated into the farm's management program primarily through a micro-jet irrigation and injection system.

The same general product quantities were injected during irrigation throughout the growing seasons.

The program included Seaweed Cream®, Lot 125®, BioFlora Iron®, Fish-O-Mega® 4-1-1, and DynaMega® 2-1-1.

Using fertigation allowed the products to be distributed throughout the active root zone while the orchard and vegetable crops were being irrigated.

Improved Soil Structure and Root-Zone Conditions

After several seasons of treatment, Walton reported substantial improvements in soil conditions.

Originally, soil penetration tests reached only approximately 2 to 4 inches.

Following the soil-management program, penetration depths increased to more than 10 inches.

This improvement indicated less restrictive soil conditions and a deeper zone available for root development and water movement.

Increased Microbial Activity and Micronutrient Availability

Soil testing also indicated greater biological activity than was present when the property was first purchased.

According to Walton, later soil tests showed:

  • Increased microbial activity

  • Improved micronutrient availability

  • Better overall soil conditions

  • More favorable root-zone development

The orchard also returned to acceptable fruit-production levels as soil and plant health improved.

Supporting Organic Orchard and Vegetable Production

The results reported by Western Colorado Organic Orchards demonstrate the value of combining soil biology, organic matter management, irrigation, and crop nutrition as part of a long-term soil health program.

“I am a firm believer in BioLynceus® products and would recommend them to anyone wanting to make a true impact on their soil conditions.”

Brett Walton
Western Colorado Organic Orchards, Inc.

The results described above reflect the experience of this individual farm. Crop performance may vary depending on soil type, climate, irrigation, fertility, crop variety, and management practices.