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A PEPPER RESEARCH STUDY<\/strong> was conducted at Colorado State University (CSU) in 2017 with P.I. Mark Uchanski, Ph.D. and Ph.D. student Tyler Mason. The effects of soil-applied AZOMITE\u00ae treatments were evaluated on two roasting pepper cultivated varieties (cultivars) \u2018Stocky Red Roaster (SRR)\u2019 and \u2018Early Perfect Italian (EPI)\u2019 under certified organic management at the Agricultural Research Development and Education Center, South in Fort Collins, CO.<\/p>\n

In a randomized complete block design with four replications, an AZOMITE\u00ae granular application was banded in the row under black plastic mulch at the rates of 0, 100 and 200 lbs\/acre. Black plastic mulch and drip tape were used, which are standard grower practices in the intermountain west. Pepper plants were started from seed in the greenhouse in mid-April, then transplanted 18\u201d apart in a single row configuration. Fish emulsion (5-1-1) was applied monthly to all treatments (in July, August and September) to meet crop macronutrient needs. Data was collected on plant height, days to first open flower, marketable yield and soluble solids content. In addition, leaf tissue and soil samples were collected for nutrient content (contained in the full report). A return on investment (ROI) based on the analyzed yield data was determined by a CSU Extension Regional Specialist.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of AZOMITE\u00ae<\/h4>\n