VGrid Announces New Trial Results With Persist® PAF Liquid ― 159% Increase in Celery Yield in Fusarium-compromised Soil.

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VGrid Energy Systems, a California-based renewable energy company and maker of Persist® plant and soil enhancers, announces its latest crop trial result ― a 159% increase in celery yield. In this production trial, Persist® PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer significantly increased the count, weight, and marketability of celery specifically planted in conditions producing a less-than-normal commercial yield due to fusarium disease.

Product

Persist® PAF is an all-natural liquid containing a synergistic mix of organic acids and compounds for plants and soil. Academic research and trial data support PAF’s ability to boost nutrient uptake, enhance microbial activity, and improve plant development overall. PAF is OMRI listed for use in USDA organic production and certified as a 100% bio-based product.

Protocol

This was the fifth Persist® trial conducted by Holden Research and Consulting (Ventura County, California) and the sixth overall. Persist® PAF liquid was applied as a soil drench before planting, with three subsequent applications at two, four, and eight weeks after planting. This trial specifically evaluated the effectiveness of PAF in soils infected with fusarium, a common soil fungal disease that negatively impacts a wide range of crops.

Result

The Persist® PAF treatment increased celery counts by up to 8%, weights by 25%, and “ready-to-cut” percentages by 83%. Additionally, the percentage of healthy plants was higher than the control plot. The result is an extrapolated yield increase of 159%. It is important to note that PAF does not directly affect fusarium but, as seen in other trials, has a significant positive impact on plant growth metrics.

Conclusion

Persist® PAF provides a convenient and sustainable way for growers to generate additional yield and profits. “This result wasn’t a one-off success. It’s now our sixth crop trial where PAF liquid has generated impressive results, including strawberry, pepper, broccoli, and soybean,” says Jeff Norton, VP of Business Development at VGrid. “Persist PAF works by amplifying natural processes, allowing growers to potentially reduce their use of chemicals and fertilizers.”

About VGrid:

VGrid Energy Systems is a carbon-negative, renewable energy producer on a mission to reverse climate change. The company’s innovative Bioserver® processes agricultural waste into 100% renewable electricity while creating valuable biochar and bioliquids that naturally improve crop yields and soil productivity. For more information, please visit www.vgridenergy.com and www.persistproducts.com.