Wilbur-Ellis has launched BenVireo TerraLux 10-0-0, a liquid organic nitrogen (N) fertilizer that brings an ammonium nitrate, 100% plant-available fertilizer to organic growers for the first time. Sustainably derived and U.S.-produced, BenVireo TerraLux gives organic produce growers a source of N that is pathogen- and weed-free, while its liquid formulation offers flexible application options.
"For years, organic growers have said that they need better N solutions for their operations," Dave Parsonson, Senior Director of Sustainable Solutions at Wilbur-Ellis, said. "We are excited to offer BenVireo TerraLux to growers as a high-quality, 100% plant-available N source. This new tool will help growers meet the growing demands and pressures of organic farming."
Said Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur-Ellis: "One of the hardest things to manage when growing organic crops is getting N to the crop when it needs it. Organic N availability is largely dependent on mineralization. If soil is too hot or cold or too wet or dry, N can be tied up. With BenVireo TerraLux, growers can take the guesswork out of N availability, applying BenVireo TerraLux right when the crop needs it. This gives growers the ability to apply throughout the season and hopefully decrease overall soil N applications. That's true sustainability."
Sustainable High-Quality fertilizer
BenVireo TerraLux is developed by capturing ammonia from digestate, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using a patented process, this waste stream is transformed into clean water and concentrated ammonia, which is then biologically stabilized into ammonium nitrate to create BenVireo TerraLux.
Prior to BenVireo TerraLux, this technology was used to turn waste into clean water in areas of the world without sanitation. Now, Wilbur-Ellis is bringing the benefit of this technology to agriculture, where liquid animal waste streams are turned into clean water and pathogen-free organic fertilizers. This process results in a sustainable, scalable, and efficient method for producing organic fertilizer.
Product Overview
Here is what organic growers can expect of BenVireo TerraLux:
Analysis: 10-0-0 (5% ammoniacal N, 5% nitrate N)
pH: neutral
Formulation: amber, clear, liquid
Packaging: 270-gallon totes, bulk
Benefits: 100% plant-available N, pathogen- and weed-free, versatile application methods, easy to handle
Availability: 2025 growing season
Organic Certification: OMRI
LGMA compliant
Very low odor
BenVireo TerraLux 7-0-0 has been submitted to the California Department of Food and Agriculture for certification.
