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FAQs
What is Holganix?
Holganix is a bio-nutritional product composed of highly evolved compost tea with active bionutrients. By combining Holganix with just a fraction of the traditional fertilizer you currently use,
you’ll create healthy, vibrant lawns with fewer chemicals and less expense.
What is Holganix made of?
Ingredients include: 100% plant-based compost tea, crab shells, oyster shells, leaves, vegetable waste,
humic/amino/fulvic acid derived from (peat based) Leonardite ore, endo and ecto mycorrhizae fungi,
polysaccharides, nitrogen fixing bacteria, normal flora, protozoa, non-parasitic nematodes, tea tree oil,
brewer’s yeast, molasses, yucca, melaleuca oil, calcium, iron, boron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and
magnesium.
Will Holganix prevent harmful insects and disease?
Holganix naturally creates an environment where plants are much less prone to damage from insects
and disease.
Will Holganix prevent lawn diseases?
Holganix suppresses most diseases by increasing beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil, creating an
inhospitable environment for disease-causing bacteria. In addition, the chitin contained in Holganix
helps thicken the cell walls of plants, making them more resistant to disease.
What products can I mix with Holganix?
Although Holganix can function as a stand-alone organic product, we recommend that you use
Holganix along with minimal fertilizer and pesticides to produce the immediate results that many
customers demand. The following are just some of the popular fertilizers that effectively complement
Holganix. For an updated list, contact your Holganix specialist or visit our website at
www.holganix.com/products.
Lawn:
• Pre-Emergent: Barricade, Calvacade, or Corn Gluten
• Broadleaf: Strike Three, Vessel, Trimec Classic, Three Way, Triplet
• Surface and sub-surface insect control: Submerge, Zenith (Imidacloprid)
• Extra fertilizers: Soluble Urea 46-0-0, Earthworks 20-9-20, Methelene Urea, Urea Formaldehyde
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Tree and Shrub:
• Insecticides: Upstar Gold, Befenthrin (no Talstar), Submerge, Zenith, Imidacloprid, Neem Oil
(Avatrol), Horticultural Oil
• Extra fertilizers: Soluble Urea 46-0-0, Earthworks 20-9-20, Methelene Urea, Urea Formaldehyde
The following products SHOULD NOT be mixed with Holganix:
• Fungicides/disease control products
• Coron products
• Surfactants
• Merit Imidacloprid
Will Holganix produce good results with my product?
Holganix improves the effectiveness of compatible fertilizers and pesticides. No matter what product
you currently use, combining it with Holganix will help significantly reduce the required amount and
save on costs without compromising on performance. (Always remember to review mixing rates.)
While Holganix alone is 100% safe and organic, please continue to follow all labeling guidelines for
any products you mix with Holganix.
How much Holganix should I use per 1,000 square feet?
Lawn:
• 7 oz. per 1,000 square feet. End solution should be 1.5 to 3 gallons per 1,000 square feet.
Tree and Shrub:
• 6 oz. of Concentrated Holganix Tree & Shrub per 1,000 square feet. End solution should be
7 to 10 gallons per 1,000 square feet.
All deliveries of Holganix come with detailed mixing instructions.
How much Holganix should I use per 200-gallon tank?
Lawn: • Combine 7.2 gallons Holganix Super concentrate and 192 gallons of water; apply at a rate of
1.5 gallons per 1,000 square feet (spray coverage: 133,000 square feet)
• Combine 5.4 gallons Holganix Super concentrate and 194 gallons of water; apply at a rate of
2 gallons per 1,000 square feet (spray coverage: 100,000 square feet)
• Combine 3.6 gallons Holganix Super concentrate and 196 gallons of water; apply at a rate of
3 gallons per 1,000 square feet (spray coverage: 66,500 square feet)
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Tree and Shrub: • Combine 6 gallons of Holganix Tree & Shrub Super Concentrate and 194 gallons of water; apply at a rate
of 7 to 10 gallons mixed solution per 1,000 square feet (spray coverage: 20,000 to 28,500 square feet).
What happens if I over-apply Holganix?
There is no danger in applying more Holganix than you need. The potential for striping is minimal.*
Can I apply Holganix Tree & Shrub to sensitive trees and shrubs?
Yes. Holganix does not cause phytotoxicity in any plant.*
Can I apply Holganix directly to plants and the ground?
Yes. Holganix is safe for all direct applications.
How long is Holganix’s tank life (mixed)?
Holganix will last for 30 days in an aerator-equipped tank with a minimum of 4 hours per day of aeration.
Once in a non-aerated sprayer tank, Holganix will last for up to 48 hours. However, it’s best to empty your
sprayer tanks daily.
How long will Holganix last in the refrigerator?
You can store Holganix indefinitely in the refrigerator if kept below 44 degrees.
Does Holganix carry an odor?
Holganix has a pleasant molasses-like odor.
Is there any danger to pets from Holganix?
No. Holganix is a food-grade edible product (but beware: it doesn’t taste as good as it smells!).*
Will Holganix stain?
While temporary discoloration may appear immediately after application, it will quickly disappear with
water/rainfall. Water/rainfall will also easily remove any Holganix that may have stuck to windows/concrete
during application.
What form of agitation does Holganix need?
Use any general re-circulative agitation, such as jet. Holganix doesn’t require any paddle or mechanical
agitation. (Holganix does offer agitation kits for sale.)
What type of gun can I use with Holganix?
Chemlawn gun:
• 3-gallon nozzle at 1.5 gallons/1,000 square feet
• 3-gallon nozzle at 2 gallons/1,000 square feet
• 4-gallon nozzle at 3 gallons/1,000 square feet
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Boom sprayer:
• Flow jet nozzles delivering end result of 1.5 gallons per 1,000 square feet
All deliveries of Holganix come with detailed mixing instructions.
Will Holganix clog my spray system?
Holganix recommends using the provided pour spout, and screening your product while filling your
tank to eliminate sediment and growth. Also, use a 10-20 micron screen and you won’t experience any
clogging with Holganix. (Remember to clean your screen weekly.)
How many times per year can I apply Holganix?
We recommend four to six lawn applications and six to eight tree/shrub applications depending on your
geographical location, climate and plant species. If desired, you may apply Holganix more frequently.
How far apart should I schedule Holganix applications?
In normal weather conditions, we recommend an average of six to eight weeks between applications,
for a total of four to six applications per year. Again, this is dependent upon your geographical
location, climate and plant species.
Is it safe to get Holganix on my skin?
Yes. In fact, Holganix acts as a natural mosquito repellant!*
What special safety precautions are needed when utilizing Holganix?
None. Holganix contains no toxic chemicals or harmful substances.* When applying Holganix,
continue your normal safe use of spray equipment.
When applying Holganix, are there any weather conditions to consider?
Avoid applying Holganix in temperatures above 98ºF. While Holganix should not be applied during
heavy rain, a light rain actually benefits the application, since plants’ stomata (pores) open for the rain.
Do I need a mask to spray Holganix?
No. Holganix contains no harmful materials and poses no respiratory or digestive threat to humans or
animals.* When applying Holganix, continue your normal safe use of spray equipment.
What’s the best way to store Holganix?
Holganix Super Concentrate comes in a jug that must be refrigerated at 44ºF or lower. When not
in use, Holganix that has been mixed with water should be kept aerated and out of direct sunlight,
preferably indoors in a cool, dark place.
How long should customers stay off areas sprayed with Holganix?
With Holganix, it’s not necessary to avoid treated areas. Holganix is a completely safe, natural and
non-toxic product.*
*Applies to Holganix alone. When you combine Holganix with a
traditional fertilizer, follow the labeling guidelines for that product.
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