Products & Services for Professional Organic Land Care

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Dear Reader,

2014 marks our 27th year in business practicing the art

and science of organic land care. Like you, we continue to

wrestle with the challenges of growing the natural way in the

face of climate change and pressures from industry, but

we are successful because we know how to make it work.

Every season we learn a great deal from our interactions with colleagues and folks

like yourself as well as our experiences in the field. We incorporate these nuggets of

wisdom into improvement of our products and services with the goal of providing

you with best tools available for great results growing organically.

This year we are pleased to offer our Soil Foodweb Lab services to the public and

professionals. You’ll find details about these services inside this catalog and on our

web site. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of testing your soil and vital

biological inputs like compost and compost teas. It can make all the difference in

creating a positive growing experience for you or your customers.

We are also making our line of “Organic Solutions” soil amendment and fertility

products available for purchase. These all natural products are regionally sourced

and meet NOFA Organic Land Care guidelines. This also includes our “VermaGrow”

products, produced from our premium vermi-compost. Years of effort have gone

into making these products the best on the market and I am confident you’ll be

pleased with the results.

Lastly, we are conducting a series of workshops growing tomorrow’s “Organic Pros”

to help others succeed growing organically or providing organic land care services.

Let us know what you think. We’d love your feedback on how we’re doing.

Hope to see you in the field,

Todd Harrington

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Why Harrington’s?

The difference is biological!

It is possible to achieve plant health, sustainable fertility, and resilience to

climate change by bringing the soil biology, chemistry, and plants into balance.

Decades of experience shape our understanding of the natural system and

ability to make organics work in the field. Our personalized service and problem

solving approach help you in your efforts. We invest the time to understand

your needs and apply our resources and experience to help you succeed.

Reach your business goals quicker by letting us help you select products.

We constantly evaluate new equipment and products available for organics so

you don't have to. We help you select the right tools you need so you can focus

on being proactive rather than reactive to the dynamics of soil & plant health.

Our Soil Foodweb lab measures results to optimize your organic approach.

We perform detailed chemical and biological analyses of soils, composts, teas

and extracts, as well as plant tissue samples. You receive better diagnostics and

balanced interpretations to determine the right program for you.

Our passion lies in sharing the knowledge we've gained helping others achieve.

Your commitment to growing organically will bear fruit when armed with the

knowledge, high-quality products, and personalized support you expect. Thanks

for letting us help you achieve truly sustainable results in your organic pursuits.

Whether you are a grower, land care professional offering

“organics”, or optimizing your own soil fertility...

We can support you in your efforts:

•••• Professional Consulting & Personalized Support

•••• Practical Training for Operations & Field Personnel

• Highest Quality All Natural “Organic” Fertility Products

•••• In-House Lab for Chemical, Biological, & Plant Tissue Analysis

• Proven Equipment & Facility Design for Success with Organics

For Current Product & Service Pricing Please Call: 860-243-8733

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HARRINGTON’S SOIL CHEMISTRY & FOODWEB LABORATORY

Yes, we’re preaching to the choir, but healthy soil is the most critical component for

success with organics. You need interpretations with a balanced perspective that

include biological and chemical aspects, which are not standard in soil tests.

Here we perform analysis on soil chemistry, soil biology, and plant tissue. It provides

an independent way to monitor the chemical and biological composition of your

soils as well as the biological products we use or recommend for fertility.

As seasoned Soil Foodweb Advisors we measure these critical aspects and provide

recommendations specific to your organic program so you can make informed

decisions to replenish nutrients, correct poor soils, and improve plant health.

SOIL CHEMISTRY ANALYSES**

All chemistry tests include the following: organic matter, soil moisture content,

pH, CEC, % base saturation, N (as nitrate), & electrical conductivity

A) Basic Chemistry

Macro-Nutrients: Ca, P, K, Mg, S

B) Basic Plus & Plant Tissue Analysis

Macro-Nutrients above plus trace minerals: Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, B

C) Complete Chemistry

Includes all Basic and Basic Plus analyses. The primary benefit of the “Complete

Chemistry” is that we use two methods to determine the amount of nutrients in the

soil. The first informs us of what is in “reserve” and the second presents nutrient

levels in “plant-available” form—an indicator of biological activity.

**All Soil Chemistry Tests include interpretations and recommendations for organic programs.

Ammonium N% available at an additional cost.

Test Your Compost, Teas, & Soil Biology Before You Grow!

Optimize Your Organic Approach!

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Our Lab for Soil, Compost, & Tea Analysis

SOIL FOODWEB BIOLOGY ANALYSIS

We are very fortunate to work with Dr. Elaine Ingham who has spent over 30 years

studying and developing the methodology for analyzing soil health. Her painstaking

work has identified optimal ratios for soil microbes in compost, compost teas, crops,

landscape plants, trees, and shrubs. Using these methods, we can analyze your soil,

compost, and compost tea samples for microbial diversity and make specific

recommendations based on a comparison with optimal ranges.

A) Qualitative Package

Determines the presence or absence of microbes (bacteria, fungi, ciliates, amoebae,

and flagellates) and rates them from Not Present to Very High Levels. Also includes

E.coli, pH, electrical conductivity, and percent organic matter. While specific

recommendations cannot be determined from this assay, it will give you a general

overview of what is present/absent from your soil, compost, or compost tea.

B) Basic Foodweb*

Quantifies the biomass ratios of total/active bacteria and total/active fungi. This test

provides us the information to develop a basic program to adjust bacterial and

fungal imbalances. Active bacteria/fungi are those that are currently cycling

nutrients; total bacteria/fungi include active and dormant microbes.

C) Complete Foodweb*

Quantifies total and active bacteria, total and active fungi, and presence/absence of

protozoa. Eventually we will also offer nematode identification. Nematodes are a

large group of tiny worms that can either benefit plants or cause disease. A diverse

array of nematodes is a good indicator of healthy soils.

D) Complete Foodweb + Mycorrhizae*

This test is available for soil samples only, not for compost or compost tea. It

includes all assays in the Complete Foodweb plus mycorrhizal colonization. This test

determines what percentage of the plant roots are colonized and can also detect

signs of disease or other damage.

* Quantitatives with assistance from SFW-NY

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OS-FallTM

(6-2-12) 50 lb bags.

Upon application, this blend of humates and microbial foods releases stored

nutrients, promotes beneficial microbial activity, encourages root development and

conditions the soil. In fall applications it will increase your plant’s stored sugar

reserves which help the plant overcome challenges of over-wintering.

* The “Steps” metaphor is simply a reference people are trained to understand and not meant to imply this is all you need. Please refer to NOFA’s Guide to Organic Lawn Care for recommended best practices.

OS-SpringTM

(9-0-0) 50 lb bags.

Granular corn gluten meal fertilizer which contains no phosphorus or potassium.

Discourages conditions that support crabgrass, dandelions and other broadleaf

weeds. Adds slow-release nitrogen derived from safe, natural plant proteins.

Fortifies soil with beneficial microbes to improve soil biology.

OS-SummerTM

(6-0-3) 50 lb bags.

Granular, all-purpose, summer fertilizer derived from soy and alfalfa that works

well with a liquid biological program. Nutrients and slow-release nitrogen from this

product provide essential nutrients for growth and nutrition for several weeks.

OS-GreenTM

(11-0-0) 50 lb bags.

Granular high nitrogen all-purpose summer fertilizer derived from bone and feather

meals that works well with a liquid biological program. This product makes an

excellent fungal food to stimulate fungal growth and beneficial biological activity.

Step 4

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1*

Our regionally sourced natural granular fertilizers

meet or exceed NOFA guidelines

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Granular Fertilizers & Amendments

OS-FishTM

SP (12-0-0) 5-40 lbs.

This natural high nitrogen source comes in soluble powder form that has proven

itself extremely valuable as it becomes available quicker than granular nitrogen

products and can be combined with biological amendments such as active aerated

compost tea (AACT) prior to application.

OS-ConditionerTM

50 lb bags. sulfur 1.5%, iron 2.25%, humic acid 45%

This soil conditioner is an OMRI-listed, certified organic, granular product. Its

essential humic, fulvic, and amino acids naturally promote enhanced soil activity for

healthier roots and plants. The unusually high carbon content guarantees balanced

carbon-to-nitrogen ratios necessary for maintaining a healthy soil.

OS-FulvicTM

SP 1-20 lbs.

Hydro-leached 3% fulvic acid with 70+ trace minerals. This product is used in foliar

applications as an adjuvant or as a trace mineral source.

OS-KelpTM

SP (0-0-1) 1-50 lbs.

Made from dehydrated extract from the sea plant Ascophyllum nodosom, this

soluble powder is a natural source of potash. This product contains natural

compounds known to accelerate growth, increase flowering and fruiting, intensify

color, and provide resistance to disease, insects, drought, and frost.

Kelp is an excellent fungal food full of essential micronutrients, enzymes, and plant

growth regulators. Low in cellulose, it breaks down quickly and contributes to the

accumulation of humus in the soil.

OS-CalTM

(0-5-0) 50 lb bags. calcium 7%, sulfur 2%, iron 1.7%

OS-Cal is a restorative formula that can reduce the build-up of salts in all types of soil

simply by releasing and buffering the sodium. Its all-natural, concentrated blend of

humates, soft rock phosphate and complexed calcium provides essential humic,

fulvic, and amino acids that enhance soil conditions for healthier roots and plants.

OS-HumateTM

SP 1-20 lbs.

Micronized humate with a clay-suspending agent. Up to 38% solid humate in

suspension yielding 24% humic plus fulvic acids. This OMRI-listed, 100% certified

organic powder will dissolve out the fulvic acids when in contact with soils or plant

leaf surfaces. It will also dissolve up to limits of soil pH and pH of plant leaf surfaces.

All natural amendments for soil conditioning & fertility

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Anyone practicing organic land care knows that the

single most important factor in making nutrients plant available is having healthy soil

biology to cycle nutrients. We have spent decades refining our methods of

producing various types of composts and soil blends to enhance fertility. The end

result is a versatile group of source materials you can use to create healthy and

diverse soil foodweb communities in soils, extracts, and teas.

Today these serve as the foundation of our plant health care programs. Whether you

are amending potting mixes, top-dressing beds, or making teas and extracts, you will

find our line of vermi-products one of your best assets.

* We regularly test our products for quality control with a goal of continuously improving

the biologic diversity for the best results in the field. Let us know how its working for you!

Harrington’s Liquid Compost Extract (LCE) 55, 275, 2000 gals.

We specialize in the creating/blending liquid compost extracts. Using biological

inoculants, microbial foods, and trace elements we make complete bio-sprays for

custom application to lawns, landscapes, farms, pastures, and other crops.

In the extraction process, the beneficial microbes in composts we use are dislodged

and go into a solution. The micro-organisms in the LCE live in a dormant stage until

they are “activated” in response to external stimuli such as added microbial foods,

plant root exudates, or ideal temperature conditions.

Liquid Compost Extract (LCE) has advantages over Active Aerated Compost Tea

(AACT). Specialized equipment enables us to produce LCE in large volumes in a short

time frame. It has the same diversity of micro-organisms in AACT, but since they are

dormant, LCE can be stored for longer periods of time before it is applied.

Make your life easier by taking the guesswork out of making your own teas.

We can deliver consistent quality product to your location for use as you need it.

You can “activate” the solution in batches as needed for foliar applications as

Active Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) .

Our VermaGrowTM Blends for Great Teas & Soil Amendment

Liquid Compost to Simplify Brewing Teas

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Vermi-Compost Blends & Compost Teas

VermaGrowTM

5 & 25 lb sizes (larger quantities available)

100% Blend of pure earthworm castings, compost, trace minerals, & beneficial

microbial inocula. We also add a proprietary recipe of ingredients including strains of

beneficial bacterial and fungal inoculums to enrich the compost with essential

elements and foods to promote a healthy and diverse soil foodweb community.

VermaCharTM

5 & 25 lb sizes (larger quantities available)

Biochar is a term used for biomass charcoal derived from plant materials. Our

VermiChar product combines the benefits of biochar with a biological source of

beneficial soil microorganisms, enriched substrates, and microbial foods. This

formulation allows beneficial microbes to survive harsh soil environments,

improve nutrient cycling, as well as increase fertility and overall plant health.

VermaMateTM

5 & 25 lb sizes (larger quantities available)

Is a biological source of beneficial soil microorganisms, enriched substrates and

microbial foods. This formulation includes supplemental humic-acids to improve

depleted soil environments, nutrient cycling, and plant health. The incorporated

soil conditioning “humate” is an OMRI-listed, certified organic product we use as

a component of many of our humic-acid related products.

OS-Fungal Compost Blend 5 & 25 lb sizes (larger quantities available)

Premium composted bark mulch inoculated with diverse beneficial fungal flora

which boosts calcium & soil moisture/nutrient retention. Used in teas or as an

amendment it replenishes beneficial fungi commonly missing from most human-

impacted environments. This improves soil structure, extends plant root surface

area, and helps plants uptake water and nutrients.

Vermicompost Fungal Compost Vermicomposter

Ask About Our “Starter Kits” for Brewing Teas!

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LCE-Series: Liquid Compost Extract Batch Storage Systems

We currently offer these LCE Batch Storage Solutions - Model LCE-2500 & Model

LCE-1000 - which store 2,500 and 1,000 gallons respectively. Model LCE-CT includes

our standard flow-control equipment minus the storage tanks.

We have designed these storage systems to keep the LCE properly aerated and

circulated, enabling storage for long periods of time without loss of vitality or the

biological volatility associated with brewing teas. Before spraying onto soils,

compost, and crops/plants LCE can be “activated” and used as Actively Aerated

Compost Tea.

Our storage batch systems are designed to:

1. Ensure maximum viability of microbial populations for long periods of time.

2. Increase beneficial microbe concentrations through automated aeration.

3. Quick and easy cleaning and disinfection through an injection/wash system.

4. Monitor pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature.

5. Fill spray trucks with both LCE and water in record time.

High-Volume “Flow Thru” Compost Extractor

Designed for larger volume applications producing liquid compost extract (LCE) at a

rate of up to 3,000 gallons/hr. LCE delivers the nutrient-dense biological benefits of

compost without the bulk in a concentrated liquid for use in drip, injection, or foliar

spray applications. LCE “recipes” can be tailored to address specific species or plant

health conditions.

High-volume extractor LCE Series storage installation

Call Us to Discuss Your Needs for Spray Rigs & Other Specialized

Tea Center & Application Equipment @ 860-243-8733

Liquid Compost Extract

Serious Equipment for Organic Professionals

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Professional Equipment, Consulting & Training

Training Center

CUSTOMIZED OPERATIONS CONSULTING & SYSTEM DESIGN

Based on company goals & regional operating parameters

CUSTOMIZED EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND MODIFICATION

Composting, compost tea, spray systems, delivery equipment

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES & PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

Local product sourcing, pricing, customized blends,

on-site compost, extraction, & tea production

IN-DEPTH TRAINING TOPICS:

• The Soil Foodweb, Soil Analysis, & Soil Fertility Building

• Soil Test Evaluation & Accurate Recommendations

• Organic Plant Care & Insect/Disease Prevention

• Compost & Compost Tea Production Techniques

• Light Microscope Technique & Microbe Identification

Specialized Operations Consulting & Team Training

Check Our Web Site for Our Workshop Schedule

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