Berry Boost | Blueberry Soil Conditioner

Berry Boost

Blueberry Soil & Growth Media Conditioner

Berry Boost is a powerful conditioner developed to address the unique challenges of blueberry production in pine bark growing media. It improves water and nutrient retention, enhances root zone moisture, and helps eliminate mold and bacterial issues in the soil. The result? Healthier plants and bigger yields with less water and fertilizer.

Why Berry Boost?

Blueberry growers face increasing challenges from:

• Shorter seasons with fewer “chill” hours

• Hydrophobic conditions in pine bark mulch

• Mold (mycelia) and lowered soil pH

• Difficulty maintaining moisture and nutrient levels

Berry Boost corrects the hydrophobic nature of pine bark, improving:

• Water absorption & retention

• Nutrient availability in the root zone

• Resistance to mold and bacterial issues

Tested. Proven. Effective.

Trial Conducted By: Island Grove Ag Products
Locations: Hawthorne & Arcadia, FL
Duration: 1 year

Test Setup:

• Two test plots, each divided into 8 zones

• 4 zones treated with Berry Boost, 4 untreated controls

• Two applications per year:

  • 1 week after harvest and pruning

  • 1 week after defoliation

• Equal water applied to all zones

• Yields tracked and weighed by Island Grove personnel

Results:
📈 32.15% average increase in berry yield in Berry Boost-treated zones compared to controls.

Application & Dosage Rates

• Recommended Rate: 4.5 gallons per planted acre, per treatment

• Irrigation Application: Set metering to fully apply 4.5 gal/acre

• Hand Drenching: Dilute Berry Boost™ 1:100 and apply around base of plants

📌 Note: For questions about usage or application rates, contact your FLO-TEC representative.

Product Information

• Not EPA-registered

• For agricultural use only

• Always test prior to full application

Safety Data Sheet and Label

• Berry Boost SDS
• Berry Boost Label

Thank you to Island Grove Ag Products for partnering on this trial and helping validate this valuable new tool for blueberry growers.

Source: University of Georgia – “Fertilizing Blueberries in Pine Bark Beds” (B1291)