Break down residue. Build up your soil.
Crop residue can be both a challenge and an opportunity. When left unmanaged, it can delay planting, harbor pathogens, and interfere with equipment. But when broken down efficiently, it becomes a valuable source of organic matter, nutrients, and microbial energy. PhycoTerra® Soil Amendment supports accelerated residue breakdown by activating the microbiome – particularly the fungi and bacteria responsible for decomposing plant material. The result is faster residue decomposition, better nutrient availability, improved soil structure, and better field conditions for the next crop.
About PhycoTerra Residue Management
Residue from corn, wheat, and other high-biomass crops can linger in the field, slowing spring operations and tying up nutrients. PhycoTerra Soil Amendment delivers a superior carbon food source to the native soil microbes that break down residue—amplifying their activity and speeding up decomposition.
The more active the biology, the faster the residue breaks down and the sooner your soil can be reconditioned for planting. This biological approach improves nutrient cycling, increases organic matter, and promotes long-term soil health.
Benefits of PhycoTerra Residue Management
By feeding key microbial populations in the soil, PhycoTerra accelerates the breakdown of crop residue and helps improve soil conditions heading into the next season. Faster residue decomposition reduces planting interference, while enhanced microbial activity promotes more efficient nutrient cycling and increased organic matter.
These biological improvements support better soil aggregation, improved moisture retention, and reduce the need for tillage—especially in no-till or minimum-till systems. With PhycoTerra, growers can turn residue into a valuable asset for building healthier, more productive soils.
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Where To BuyApplication Timing and Uses
Apply PhycoTerra Soil Amendment after harvest to begin breaking down residue over winter, or early in the spring ahead of planting.
Application Timing: Apply post-harvest (fall) for your best head start on decomposition. It can be applied anytime after harvest into early spring to enhance decomposition. PhycoTerra Soil Amendment can be applied via broadcast, in-furrow, or fertigation—any method that effectively delivers the product to the residue.
Compatibility and Shelf Life
PhycoTerra mixes easily with most post-harvest management tank mixes and is compatible with common herbicide or nutrient applications. Its pasteurized, shelf-stable formulation requires minimal storage prep and remains effective across a variety of soil types and climates.
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