Fertilizers & Soil Amendments
We at Banner Sales take pride in providing you the highest quality products designed to give your customer the best possible results while increasing your bottom line. Banner Products are custom blends of many of our products specifically for tree and shrub application, giving you these benefits: low or no salt, no chlorides, chelated micro nutrients, true liquids that won’t harm pumps or clog screens, effective and safe applications by root injection or foliar and soil drench. All Banner Products materials are compatible so you can customize your mix. Please contact us today if you need any help meeting your customer’s needs.
Banner Custom 18-3-6 with Humic Acid + Peptides
We’ve redeveloped our flagship and made it 10x better! This is your best option like no other as a Liquid Fertilizer Solution with 50% SRN Plus Micronutrients, Humic Acid for enhanced root development plus Peptides.
How do Peptides make our product so unique? This custom formulated blend has a high concentration of PSP’s which have been shown to stimulate the natural bioactivity of plants and enhance the effectiveness of our 18-3-6 with Humic Acid formulation. Peptides help the roots rapidly mine for important nutrients within a few hours of application enabling a positive impact on the plant’s health.
Stress Protection – Increases tolerance to and recovery from stresses such as herbicides, temperature, drought, salinity, low light and more.
Biostimulant – Stimulates the plants natural processes and boosts metabolism efficiency to induce yield, improved plant quality and flowering/ fruiting stages.
Nutritional – Facilitates improved nutrient uptake, translocation and use; increases water use efficiency; enhances soil fertility by fostering the development of micro-organisms.
Our Banner 18-3-6 With Peptides and Humic Acid is a 50% slow release Smart Nitrogen plus micronutrients is a professional liquid fertilizer for use on trees, turf, and ornamentals. It provides quick release nitrogen for initial green up and has 50% SRN for steady feeding. 18-3-6 contains a low salt index. Plus, the highly complex Smart Nitrogen polymers contain carbon, which improves soils and feeds beneficial microbes and contains Peptides which aid root system absorption.
- 50% slow release nitrogen
- Low Chloride content
- High quality sourced Humic Acid for enhanced root development – Banner Sales Custom Formulation
- Fully Chelated Micronutrient package – Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn
- Peptides – Custom Formulated microbes for Banner Sales
Active Ingredients: Nitrogen, Phosphate, Soluble Potash, Chelated Copper, Chelated Iron, Chelated Manganese, Chelated Zinc, Humic Acid and Peptides
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon jug and 275 gallon tote
Rate: 1.5 gal / 100 gal water
Carbotonic 1-0-4
Carbotonic 1-0-4 is a premium soil amendment that can be used anytime through the growing season and is ideal as a starter to stimulate early plant growth and plant vitality. Slow-release organic NPK (Vegetal source) eliminates the risk of phytotoxicity. It is a low odor product that delivers instant plant energy from vegetal oligosaccharides (carbohydrates). This product is designed to provide an immediate food source for microbes and includes bacillus and pseudomycetes colonies to improve the rhizosphere, and its low conductivity ensures against burning injuries to the root system. With a 35% organic matter content it is the perfect remedy for salt mitigation, herbicide injured plants and high clay content soils. The high concentrations of active, soluble humic acid and cellulose fiber help replenish soils devoid of organic matter. Regular use of Carbotonic 1-0-4 also reduces the effects of soil compaction, improves water penetration via high microbial contents and neutralizes excess salt accumulations as well as hard water source contamination. We highly recommend including our Aqueus pH reducer with this product for maximum effectiveness on difficult soils.
Active Ingredients: 2% Nitrogen, 1% Phosphate, 3% Potash, .005% Molybdenum, 1.36% Zinc, 24% Humic, 2% Yucca, 18% Kelp, 4 Trichoderma species, 8 Bacillus species, Paenibacillus, 3 Pseudomonas, 3 Streptomyces.
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum, 275 gallon tote
Rate: .5 gal / 100 gal water
Amend Plus Soil Amendment
This product is a soil amendment that also acts as a pH reducer. Aqueus Pre-Emerge is an acidic liquid additive that will lower soil pH and will solubilize Iron, Calcium, and Potassium in the soil thereby increasing the availability of these nutrients to the plants. It is an additive to your normal nutrient regime and should NOT be used as a replacement for nutrients.
Active Ingredients:Hydrogen Sulfate, Hydronium
Packaging: 5 gal pail, 55 gallon drum, 275 gallon tote
Rate: .5 gal – 1 gal / 100 gals water
ESSENTIAL® PLUS 1-0-1
- 100% natural organic soil amendment
- 21 Natural L-Amino Acids
- Food source for microbial activity Rejuvenates soil structure
- Removes salt from the soil
- Helps trees / plants recover faster from damage
Active Ingredients: nitrogen, soluble potash, iron, humic acid, cellulose fiber, kelp extract, carbohydrates, natural wetting agent, ligin, mono/disaccharide, ash, riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, gibberellic acid, Natrual rooting substance and 21 L-Amino Acids
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum
Rate: 0.5 gal. / 100 gal. water
Emerald Ash Borer
Many of you have seen the video, “Emerald Ash Borer, The Michigan Experience” www.treeresearch.org. The video showcases many, many ash trees that were attacked by EAB and saved using the (non-drilling) Wedgle and Pointer Insecticide. Since all of these trees were damaged and under stress from EAB, the Banner Boys also recommended a special fertilizer combination (18-3-6 and Essential Plus) to help these ash trees recover. The results of this holistic approach were fantastic. Not only did the ash trees survive, they thrived! To this day, the ash trees under this treatment protocol are some of the most beautiful and healthy trees in the area. Building on this success, the Banner Boys have teamed with Banner Products to develop other “FERTILIZER FORMULATIONS” to combat/treat other tree and ornamental problems arborists and landscapers face every day. The formulation components are completely compatible and designed to be easily applied.
Banner Recommendation
BANNER “Fertilizer formulations”
18-3-6 Liquid Fertilizer
Mix Rate: 1.5 gal. / 100 gal. water
Essential Plus liquid soil amendment – Mix Rate: 0.5 gal. / 100 gal. water
Recommended Application Rate: 2 to 2.5 gallons of soil injected mix per DBH of Tree
Note: The following products can be added to this formulation to enhance its effectiveness.
- Mycorrhizae Fungi (for trees not previously treated with mycorrhizae)
- pH Reducer (recommended for tank water with a high pH level and /or soils with a high pH level.)
- Hydro Max (for clay and/or compacted soil).
Powerblend 1-0-0
Powerblend contains a horticulturally correct ratio of magnesium, sulfur, boron, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc (Mg, S, B, Fe, Mn, Mo, and Zn) that quickly and safely corrects chlorosis and other micronutrient problems. Its eight essential micronutrients can be immediately absorbed and utilized by trees and other plants for preventing and correcting problems, and it can be applied year-round.
What’s the key to Powerblend’s success? The complex chelation of its micronutrients. Chelated micros generally are created using citric acids which can be detrimental to microbial colonies. Peptides have been added to this chelation allowing for rapid uptake compared to traditional eddha and edta chelations. This formulation is less prone to leaching and will not become locked-up by inhospitable pH levels in the soil. When applied as a foliar spray, chelated micros – unlike unchelated micros – are able to rapidly penetrate a leaf’s waxy coating and enter into the plant, working to quickly correct deficiencies.
- Helps correct chlorosis
- 7 complex chelated Micros
- Foliar & Root Absorbed Active
Ingredients: Nitrogen, Magnesium, Sulfur, Boron, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc Rate: 40 oz. / 100 gal. water
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug
Rate: See Label
Liquid Potassium, 0-0-25, is a concentrated potassium fertilizer solution made from only the highest quality technical grade potassium carbonate. Liquid Potassium provides you with 100% soluble potassium for immediate plant and turf uptake through both foliar and root feeding. Liquid potassium can be applied throughout the growing season to correct potassium deficiencies quickly. As a fall fertilization product, it provides the maximum amount of potash in solution, and will help to improve stress tolerance from drought, winter and traffic.
- No chlorides / low salt index
- Immediately available potassium
- Improves stress tolerance
- Foliar and root uptake
Active Ingredient: Soluble Potash
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug
Rate: Refer to label
Liquid Phosphorous, 0-30-0, is a concentrated phosphorous solution made from the highest quality raw material. This 100% soluble phosphorous will quickly correct phosphorous deficiencies. 0-30-0 also acts as a buffer activator in tank mixtures with other chemicals (insecticides). Please be to read labels first and jar test for stability before tank mixing with other products.
- Improves root growth
- High phosphorus Source
- Corrects deficiencies quickly
- Buffer activator
Active Ingredient: Phosphorus
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug
Rate: See Label
Manganese Chelate 5% is an organic based chelate which keeps the manganese soluble for plant uptake. This chelate is ideal for both soil and foliar applications since this chelate is absorbed through foliar spray. Use this product for correction of deficiencies in turf and ornamentals and to enhance microbial activity. Manganese Chelate 5% has a pH of 6.5 making it perfect for mixing with acid sensitive products and it’s compatible with all other professional fertilizers.
- Assists in enzyme formulation
- Foliar and root applications
- For turf and ornamentals
- Correction of deficiencies
Active Ingredient: Manganese, Sulfur
Packaging: 2.5 Gallon jug
Rate: 1-1.5 gals / 100 gal water
Magnesium Chelate 3% is a soluble liquid magnesium solution for quick uptake through soil and foliar application. Use for correction of deficiencies in turf and ornamentals and to enhance microbial activity. Magnesium Chelate also assists in chlorophyll production. Magnesium Chelate 3% is a near neutral pH of 6.5 and is ideal for mixing with acid sensitive products and is compatible with all other professional fertilizers.
- Assists in Chlorophyll Production
- Foliar and root applications
- For turf and ornamentals
- Natural Organic Chelating Agent
Active Ingredient: Manganese, Sulfur
Packaging: 2.5 Gallon jug
Rate: 24-36 oz / 100 gals water
Companion Maxx Phosphite
Active Ingredient: 56.8% Phosphoric Acid
Packaging: 2.5 Gallon jug
Rate: 16-48 oz per 100 gals
Companion Maxx Liquid Biological Fungicide
This product is labeled for agricultural use only. Companion Maxx effectively prevents, controls and suppresses a broad range of root and foliar diseases. Companion’s multiple and unique methods of battling pathogens are environmentally friendly and inhibit pathogens’ ability to develop resistance to fungicides.
- Activates plant’s defense/immune system
- A rhizosphere bacterium
- Quickly establishes beneficial colonies on roots and leaves
- Stimulates healthier roots and accelerates plant growth
Here are some of the diseases Companion® helps prevent, control and suppress: Anthracnose, Root Rot,
Fire Blight, Tip Blight, Wilt, Bacteria leaf Spot, Phytophtora, Rhizoctonia
Active Ingredient: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain ENV503
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum
Rate: Refer to Label
Iron Max 15-0-0
- Promotes Rapid Green-up
- 100% Chelated Iron & Manganese
- Compatible with technical materials
- Four Essential Nutrients
Active Ingredient: Nitrogen, Sulfur, Iron, Manganese
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum
Nursery Rate: 1-2 Quarts / 100 gal water every 30 days as a foliar spray
Deep root Feeding Rate: 4-8 oz per 100 gal
Nitro-22 (22-0-0) with 40% Urea Triazone and Ammonium Sulfate
Nitro-22 is a Best of both worlds” liquid fertilizer. It has a great price point per sq ft applied compared to most high quality slow-release granular fertilizers. As a true 40% slow-release liquid fertilizer that can be applied through machine booms or drip irrigation lines, it has very little waste compared to most granular fertilizers therefore less is required and the results are impressive. Nitro-22 mixes and applies easily and is compatible with most other fertilizers and pesticides. It works well even at low soil temperatures.
- American raw materials, Nitro-22 is particularly cost-efficient.
- Readily available Sulfur
- Corrects soil alkalinity
- Economical nitrogen source
- Benefits of SRN – the smart nitrogen
Active Ingredient: Nitrogen, Sulfur
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum, 275 gallon tote
Rate: Refer to label for specific use rates
pH Down
Reliant Dry Phite 28G
Active Ingredient: Soluble Potash 7%. Also contains 2.5% Silica
Packaging: 20 lb bag
Rate: Apply 1-2 oz per individual tree or shrub less than 1” DBH. Greater than 1 inch DBH apply 2 – 6 oz around the base of the tree trunk from stem to 5 feet out around main stem. Frequency = Up to 3x per year.
Caution: Trees or shrubs less than 1” diameter, use lowest rate and trial before broadcast use.
Reliant Systemic Fungicide
Active Ingredient: Phosphoric Acid 45.8%
Packaging: 2.5 gal jug/ 30 gal drum
Rate: 32 oz / 100 gallons
Sodium Knockout 5-0-0
Sodium Knockout contains 6% ready available Calcium plus along with a natural surfactant/wetting agent from yucca. It is an effective tool to reduce sodium levels in soils or bicarbonate accumulation from irrigation water. Knockout quickly penetrates even the most difficult soils from high water salinity. Knockout’s calcium is in a 100% soluble form that is immediately available to react with sodium, unlike gypsum based products. It is a much safer alternative to chlorides and sulfates.
Active Ingredient: Nitrogen, Calcium, Natural wetting agent (Yucca Schidigera)
Packaging: 2.5 gal jug
Rate: 1-2 gallons per acre or 2-3 oz / gal water
Application Recommendations: Correcting harmful saline-sodic soils must be carried out in steps beginning with restoration, followed by continuing maintenance. Make repeated applications 2-4 weeks apart. Following application, wash product into the soil with irrigation.
Stressmaster 0-0-31 with UTE
Active Ingredient: 31% Soluble Potash
Packaging: 2.5 gal jugs or 30 gal drums
Rate: 32-64 oz per 100 gals as a soil drench or soil injection
X-Xtra Iron 6-0-0 High Iron 10% – Low Nitrogen 6%
X-Xtra Iron 6-0-0 contains more iron than the closest competitive product on the market. X-Xtra Iron provides 100% soluble, chelated iron in an immediately available form for both foliar and root applications. With its low nitrogen-to-iron ratio, X-Xtra Iron provides rapid green-up without any harmful surge growth. X-Xtra Iron contains the three most essential nutrients for photosynthesis: iron, nitrogen and sulfur. These elements combine to give trees and ornamentals a strong root system. X-Xtra Iron is formulated with citric acid as the chelating source. Because the citric acid chelate is quickly absorbed through plant tissue, X-Xtra Iron is good not only for rapid green up but also for correcting iron deficiencies and chlorosis. X-Xtra Iron is amine compatible and can be mixed with herbicides, fungicides pesticides, and other N-P-K fertilizers. X-Xtra Iron is very effective when applied with PGRs since its low nitrogen content will not counteract growth reduction but will prevent yellowing.
- Fast green up, no surge growth
- Compatible with PGRs
- Corrects Iron Chlorosis
Active Ingredients:Nitrogen, sulfur, iron
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug, 30 gallon drum
Rate: 0.5 – 1 gal. / 100 gal. water
HYDRO-MAX All Natural Wetting Agent Plus Humic Acid
Hydro-Max is a natural wetting agent and soil penetrant derived from the Mohave Yucca plant. Yucca provides a wide range of multi-functional benefits to both plants and soil conditions. Hydro-Max can be mixed with N-P-K fertilizers to improve foliar nutrient absorption. It is compatible with all liquid and soluble fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and absorbent gels. It is environmentally friendly product that can be applied to all plant materials either as a soil or foliar application. It is non-phytotoxic and can even be applied during hot, dry weather conditions.
- Increases water and fertilizer penetration
- Reduces surface tension of pesticide sprays
- Alleviates Dry Spots
- Loosens compacted soils
- Helps leach salts
- LIncreases Cell Wall Permeability
Active Ingredients:Yucca Schidigera Extract, Humic Acid
Packaging: 2.5 gallon jug
Rate: See Label, 100 oz. / 100 gal. water for trees and shrubs
Starter Plus bloomtastic 8-32-5, Liquid Fertilizer Solution
Starter Plus Bloomtastic 8-32-5 with 50% SRN is a high phosphorus solution, ideal for newly seeded areas. Starter Plus provides a continuous, steady source of nitrogen from methylene urea (MDU) along with quickly available nitrogen to promote top growth with limited thatch formation. Both the P and K are readily available to assure good rooting. Starter Plus is ideal for foliar spray applications, hydroseeding and as a soil drench.
Active Ingredients:Nitrogen, Phosphate, Soluble Potash
Packaging: 2.5 gallon
Rate: 11-22 oz. / 1,000 sq. ft., 32-64 oz. / 100 gal. water
Banner Recommendation
Salt will kill beneficial soil microbes and their food source. After salt remediation, treat soil with Essential at the rate of 8 oz. / 1,000 sq. ft. Essential is a 100% natural organic product derived from plant and vegetative products that provide a rich carbon source of organic matter. Essential contains 21 L-amino acids that promote nutrient absorption and stimulate the plants’ essential metabolic activities. It also becomes an available food source for soil microorganisms. High concentrates of active, soluble humic acid, humus and cellulose fiber will help to replenish soils that have been depleted of organic matter.