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NUTRIWISE: Breakthrough Seaweed Biostimulant Technology
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eK-Ion NutriWise is a next-generation seaweed-based biostimulant developed for growers who demand more—more consistency, more efficacy, and more from what nature already provides. Derived exclusively from the leaves of Ecklonia Maxima and processed using a uniquely protective extraction method, eK-Ion NutriWise delivers the full spectrum of bioactive compounds that power plant vitality, resilience, and productivity.
What Sets It Apart?
Most seaweed extracts on the market use whole plants, including the less bioactive stipes (stems). eK-Ion NutriWise is different. Only fresh, hand-harvested Ecklonia Maxima leaves collected from the pristine waters off South Africa’s coast are used. This selective sourcing delivers naturally higher levels of key compounds like alginates and polyphenols, without dilution.
This low-temperature, solvent-free process avoids the degradation or oxidation common in many commercial products, delivering a biostimulant that is as close to its natural state as scientifically possible.
The Power of Full-Profile Bioactivity
Preserving the full molecular complexity of Ecklonia Maxima isn’t just a technical achievement—it’s a performance strategy. Research shows that the biostimulant effect of seaweed extracts is far greater when their full natural profile is maintained, allowing multiple classes of molecules to work synergistically as metabolic elicitors.
Rooted in Growth
eK-Ion NutriWise activates plant growth at its foundation—literally. Boosts auxin and cytokinin pathways to stimulate lateral root formation, adventitious root development, and balanced shoot-to-root growth. Bioassays by The University of Milan confirm hormone-like activity at levels comparable to synthetic IAA and BA treatments.
Triggers the expression of root development genes like LBD, EXPANSIN, and PIN-FORMED. The result? Denser, more adaptive root systems that enhance nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, and plant vigor.
Strength Under Stress
eK-Ion NutriWise helps plants remain strong against a wide range of abiotic stresses, including:
- Salinity and drought: Promotes the accumulation of osmolytes like proline to maintain water balance.
- Heat and cold: Stabilizes cell membranes and proteins, minimizing thermal damage.
- Oxidative stress: Delivers polyphenols and antioxidants that strengthen the plant’s ROS detox system.
A Process That Protects Nature’s Blueprint
eK-Ion NutriWise is processed without heat, solvents, or harsh chemicals. Instead, a mechanical homogenization technique cuts and reduces the leaf tissue to below 100 microns—releasing the intracellular contents without damaging them. The entire cold chain is preserved from harvest through formulation, protecting delicate compounds like:
• Polysaccharides (e.g., alginates, fucoidans, laminarins)
• Polyphenols (notably phlorotannins)
• Natural phytohormones and elicitors (peptides, fatty acids, oligosaccharides)
“Abiotic stress triggers similar responses in the plant. By acting on those shared pathways, eK-Ion NutriWise gives crops the tools to adapt—whether it’s drought, salinity, or heat.”
—Dr. Stile
Following is a Sampling of Crops that will Benefit from eK-Ion NutriWise:
Fruiting Vegetables
leafy vegetables
Pome and stone fruits
Strawberries
Citrus
Olives
GRapes
nuts
legumes
The Power of Full-Profile Bioactivity
Preserving the full molecular complexity of Ecklonia Maxima isn’t just a technical achievement—it’s a performance strategy. Research shows that the biostimulant effect of seaweed extracts is far greater when their full natural profile is maintained, allowing multiple classes of molecules to work synergistically as metabolic elicitors.
“Leaves are where the action is. That’s where you find the highest concentration of bioactive molecules. Our job is to keep them intact and active.”
—Dr. Maria Rosaria Stile, Ph.D., research and development manager, K-Adriatica
Why eK-Ion NutriWise is Preferred:
Stimulates robust root development and nutrient uptake
Enhances tolerance to drought, salinity, and temperature extremes
Maintains hormonal balance and growth coordination
Preserves the full spectrum of native bioactive compounds
Consistent performance across crops and growing conditions
Application Recommendations
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Fruiting vegetables (watermelon, cucumber, eggplant, melon, pepper, tomato, zucchini, pumpkin)
Fruiting Vegetables
Application Time
Nursery: apply 2-3 times on seedlings once a week, soak the seedling tray in a 1:100 solution before transplanting
Field: beginning 15 days after transplant, make 2-4 applications at 15 day intervals
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 26-38 fl oz
Fertigation: 6.6-13.2 lbs
Other vegetables (garlic, broccoli, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, fennel, leek)
Other Vegetables
Application Time
Nursery: apply 2-3 times on seedlings once a week, soak the seedling tray in a 1:100 solution before transplanting
Field: beginning 15 days after transplant, make 2-4 applications at 15 day intervals
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 26-38 fl oz
Fertigation: 6.6-13.2 lbs
Leafy vegetables (chicory, lettuce, radicchio, rocket, escarole, celery, spinach)
Leafy vegetables
Application Time
Nursery: apply 2-3 times on seedlings once a week, soak the seedling tray in a 1:100 solution before transplanting
Field: beginning 15 days after transplant, make 2-4 applications at 15 day intervals
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 26-38 fl oz
Fertigation: 6.6-13.2 lbs
Olives and grapes
Olives and grapes
Application Time
3 applications: buds of 2-4 inches, preflowering, grape/dupe of 0.16-0.24 inches diameter
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit
Application Time
3-4 applications; from preflowering, to be repeated every 15 days
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Citrus (orange, bergamot, clementine, lemon, tangerine)
Citrus (orange, bergamot, clementine, lemon, tangerine)
Application Time
3-4 applications; from preflowering, to be repeated every 10-14 days
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Pome fruits (quince, apple, pear)
Pome fruits (quince, apple, pear)
Application Time
preflowering, petal fall, fruit enlargement starting from 0.79 inches diameter
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Stone fruit (apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, plum)
Stone fruit (apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, plum)
Application Time
4-6 applications, from flowering to veraison (change of color), every 15 days
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Strawberries
Strawberries
Application Time
soak the seedlings in 1:100 solution before transplanting; from the beginning of flowering, 2-3 applications at 15-20 day intervals
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Nut fruits
Nut fruits
Application Time
from flowering of the female inflorescence, 3-5 applications every 15 days
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 40-53 fl oz
Fertigation: 8.8-17.6 lbs
Legumes (bean, lentil, pea)
Legumes (bean, lentil, pea)
Application Time
4 applications, 3 to 5 leaves, preflowering, full flowering and at pod development
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 26-38 fl oz
Fertigation: 6.6-13.2 lbs
Small fruits (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, currant)
Small fruits (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, currant)
Application Time
from preflowering, 3-4 applications to be repeated every 7-10 days
Application Rate*:
Foliar: 26-38 fl oz
Fertigation: 6.6-13.2 lbs
*The choice of the application rate is subject to various factors and can be varied when necessary. All applications can be repeated depending on the crop needs.
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eK-Ion NutriWise delivers what synthetic inputs and fragmented extracts can’t: a full-spectrum, naturally preserved biostimulant that enhances crop potential at every level—from underground to harvest.
“With eK-Ion NutriWise, we don’t add more. We just don’t lose anything. That’s how we achieve a more complete, more consistent biostimulant effect.”
—Dr. Stile