Vitec was established in 1989 by Ted Sloan. Ted was an agricultural scientist who had over a decade worth of practical experience having worked as a commercial orchardist for many years prior to establishing Vitec.
Throughout his time as an orchardist, Ted came to appreciate that there was far more to soil fertility, plant growth and animal health than simply applying large amounts of synthetic fertiliser. Ted’s philosophy for successful soil fertility, along with plant and animal health was based around the optimal balance between the biological activity, the physical characteristics and the chemical balance in the soil.
After experiencing first hand the negative impact that soil imbalance and lack of essential nutrients had on his own orchard, Ted began to experiment with the use of fish and seaweed on his property as well as neighbouring farms. Ted quickly realised how effective seaweed and fish were at stimulating biological activity in both plants and soil and soon after created Vitec.
After extensive research and numerous trials, Ted soon found the optimal balance and created the Vitec method, which is still used today. Vitec's unique method of processing fish and seaweed ensure that maximum levels of complex nutrients are retained resulting in improved crop and fruit yields, enhanced soil condition and improved overall animal health. Today, you will find the Vitec team, headed up by Bill Bowring and his wife Amelia, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in their factory located in Carrum Downs.
At Vitec, the products are 100% Australian made using Australian sourced ingredients. Five of the six products are certified Organic.
After experiencing first hand the negative impact that soil imbalance and lack of essential nutrients had on his own orchard, Ted began to experiment with the use of fish and seaweed on his property as well as neighbouring farms. Ted quickly realised how effective seaweed and fish were at stimulating biological activity in both plants and soil and soon after created Vitec.
After extensive research and numerous trials, Ted soon found the optimal balance and created the Vitec method, which is still used today. Vitec's unique method of processing fish and seaweed ensure that maximum levels of complex nutrients are retained resulting in improved crop and fruit yields, enhanced soil condition and improved overall animal health. Today, you will find the Vitec team, headed up by Bill Bowring and his wife Amelia, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in their factory located in Carrum Downs.
At Vitec, the products are 100% Australian made using Australian sourced ingredients. Five of the six products are certified Organic.
FERTILISER RANGE
The Vitec Fertiliser range is manufactured using King Island Kelp and Fish Hydrolysate which are both sustainably harvested from Australian waters.
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Vitec King Kelp Fertiliser
Liquid seaweed fertiliser -
- Sustainably harvested from King Island in Bass Strait, Australia
- Contains a wide range of nutrients including major minerals and trace elements which are easily absorbed by the plant
- Contains natural plant hormones
- NASSA Certified Organic
About Vitec King Kelp Fertiliser
Vitec King Kelp Fertiliser is manufactured using 100% Australian Bull Kelp (Durvillaea Potatorum) collected from the pristine shores of King Island.
King Kelp helps to unlock nutrients by feeding the biology in the soil leading to healthy plant growth and improved pest and disease resistance. The cold processing of the kelp produces unaltered natural minerals, trace elements, alginates, mature growth hormones and other organic nutrients that are readily absorbed naturally by growing plants. The immediate benefits obtained from kelp can be attributed to the release of auxins, cytokinins and gibberellins. These growth hormones, required in small quantities are essential for cell division and cell elongation, basic functions of the plant.
Analysis: Nitrogen-0.03%, Phosphorous-0.01%, Potassium-0.85%, Sulphur-0.05%, Calcium-0.09%, Magnesium-0.05%, Sodium-0.28%, Iron-115ppm, Manganese-1.34ppm, Zinc-8.88ppm, Copper-1.09ppm, Cobalt-0.12ppm, Boron-18.7ppm, Molybdenum-0.18ppm, Selenium-0.63ppm, Organic Carbon-1.41%.
Vitec Fish Fertiliser
Liquid fish fertiliser –
About Vitec Fish Fertiliser
Vitec Fish Fertiliser contains 95.5% pure liquid fish which has been cold processed to retain the natural balance of essential nutrients, amino acids, minerals, trace elements and omega-3 oils to feed and re-vitalise your soils. Fish hydrolysate utilises all the goodness in fish and therefore contains the whole spectrum of fish nutrients including all eleven major minerals and trace elements required for sustained healthy plant growth. Fish hydrolysate is a rich food source for beneficial microbes and fungi in the soil.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.7-3%, Phosphorous-0.50%, Potassium-0.50%, Sulphur-0.16%, Calcium-0.73%, Magnesium-0.04%, Iron-56ppm, Manganese-280ppm, Zinc-52ppm, Copper-61ppm, Cobalt-10ppm, Boron-52ppm, Molybdenum-11ppm, Organic Carbon-13-16%, Fish oils.
- Sustainably produced using the remains of a variety of ocean fish after processing
- Contains a wide range of minerals, trace elements and oils in organic form
- NASAA Certified Organic
About Vitec Fish Fertiliser
Vitec Fish Fertiliser contains 95.5% pure liquid fish which has been cold processed to retain the natural balance of essential nutrients, amino acids, minerals, trace elements and omega-3 oils to feed and re-vitalise your soils. Fish hydrolysate utilises all the goodness in fish and therefore contains the whole spectrum of fish nutrients including all eleven major minerals and trace elements required for sustained healthy plant growth. Fish hydrolysate is a rich food source for beneficial microbes and fungi in the soil.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.7-3%, Phosphorous-0.50%, Potassium-0.50%, Sulphur-0.16%, Calcium-0.73%, Magnesium-0.04%, Iron-56ppm, Manganese-280ppm, Zinc-52ppm, Copper-61ppm, Cobalt-10ppm, Boron-52ppm, Molybdenum-11ppm, Organic Carbon-13-16%, Fish oils.
Vitec Combo Fertiliser
Liquid Fish Hydrolysate plus Kelp -
About Vitec Combo Fertiliser –
Vitec Combo is a highly concentrated fish based fertiliser with additional kelp which contains a wide variety of nutrients to stimulate and feed the soil biology and plant hormones to increase plant growth. Vitec Combo promotes strong and healthy growth within all crop and plant varieties.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.46%, Phosphorous-0.59%, Potassium-0.48%, Sulphur-0.25%, Calcium-0.52%, Magnesium-0.08%, Sodium-0.43%, Iron-109ppm, Manganese-1.4ppm, Zinc-15.9ppm, Copper-2.43ppm, Cobalt-0.127ppm, Boron-17.6ppm, Molybdenum-0.13ppm, Selenium-1.64ppm, Organic Carbon-15.5%.
- Contains all the benefits of both fish and kelp based fertilisers
- Has a wide range of nutrients in a natural form to feed the plant and microbes in the soil
- NASSA Certified Organic
About Vitec Combo Fertiliser –
Vitec Combo is a highly concentrated fish based fertiliser with additional kelp which contains a wide variety of nutrients to stimulate and feed the soil biology and plant hormones to increase plant growth. Vitec Combo promotes strong and healthy growth within all crop and plant varieties.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.46%, Phosphorous-0.59%, Potassium-0.48%, Sulphur-0.25%, Calcium-0.52%, Magnesium-0.08%, Sodium-0.43%, Iron-109ppm, Manganese-1.4ppm, Zinc-15.9ppm, Copper-2.43ppm, Cobalt-0.127ppm, Boron-17.6ppm, Molybdenum-0.13ppm, Selenium-1.64ppm, Organic Carbon-15.5%.
Vitec Combo Plus Fertiliser
Liquid Fish Hydrolysate plus Kelp and added minerals -
About Vitec Combo Plus Fertiliser –
Vitec Combo Plus is a highly concentrated fish based fertiliser with additional kelp which contains a wide variety of nutrients to stimulate and feed the soil biology and plant hormones to increase plant growth. It also contains added minerals and trace elements to top up any deficiencies in depleted soils or stressed plants. Vitec Combo Plus promotes strong and healthy growth within all crop and plant varieties.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.24%, Phosphorous-0.31%, Potassium-0.45%, Sulphur-1.03%, Calcium-0.45%, Magnesium-0.21%, Sodium-0.39%, Iron-885ppm, Manganese-904ppm, Zinc-1280ppm, Copper-708ppm, Cobalt-11.4ppm, Boron-38.3ppm, Molybdenum-1.75ppm, Selenium-3.56ppm, Organic Carbon-13.0%.
- Contains all the benefits of both fish and kelp based fertilisers
- Has a wide range of nutrients in a natural form to feed the plant and microbes in the soil
- Added boron, copper, magnesium, sulphur, selenium, zinc, cobalt and molybdenum
About Vitec Combo Plus Fertiliser –
Vitec Combo Plus is a highly concentrated fish based fertiliser with additional kelp which contains a wide variety of nutrients to stimulate and feed the soil biology and plant hormones to increase plant growth. It also contains added minerals and trace elements to top up any deficiencies in depleted soils or stressed plants. Vitec Combo Plus promotes strong and healthy growth within all crop and plant varieties.
Analysis: Nitrogen-2.24%, Phosphorous-0.31%, Potassium-0.45%, Sulphur-1.03%, Calcium-0.45%, Magnesium-0.21%, Sodium-0.39%, Iron-885ppm, Manganese-904ppm, Zinc-1280ppm, Copper-708ppm, Cobalt-11.4ppm, Boron-38.3ppm, Molybdenum-1.75ppm, Selenium-3.56ppm, Organic Carbon-13.0%.
Vitec Min-Kel Livestock Supplement
Liquid Kelp Plus Vitamins & Minerals -
About Min-Kel
Vitec’s cold enzyme process ensures that all nutrients are preserved at the maximum levels, resulting in a highly concentrated and nutritious stock supplement. Vitec Min-Kel helps improves fertility and conception rates, overall immune health, coat quality and assists with general weight gain. Small regular doses with good feeding levels provides the ideal conditions in which the natural components in kelp can contribute to healthy stock and high performance.
How to administer Min-Kel
Drenching:-Most effective method is drenching as it ensures 100% utilisation
Adding to feed:-Spray over hay or other dry feed
Eezy Feeder:-Stock self administer by licking the coated balls in the feeder
Analysis:-Nitrogen-0.05%, Phosphorous-0.01%, Potassium-0.94%, Sulphur-0.37%, Calcium-0.09%, Magnesium-0.15%, Sodium-0.19%, Iron-114ppm, Manganese-4ppm, Zinc-952ppm, Copper-674ppm, Cobalt-0.08ppm, Selenium-0.63ppm, Iodine-21ppm.
- Made from 100% King Island Kelp
- Suitable for all ages and types of livestock
- Premium natural seaweed based livestock supplement with added minerals and vitamins to improve overall livestock health
- NASSA Certified Organic
About Min-Kel
Vitec’s cold enzyme process ensures that all nutrients are preserved at the maximum levels, resulting in a highly concentrated and nutritious stock supplement. Vitec Min-Kel helps improves fertility and conception rates, overall immune health, coat quality and assists with general weight gain. Small regular doses with good feeding levels provides the ideal conditions in which the natural components in kelp can contribute to healthy stock and high performance.
How to administer Min-Kel
Drenching:-Most effective method is drenching as it ensures 100% utilisation
Adding to feed:-Spray over hay or other dry feed
Eezy Feeder:-Stock self administer by licking the coated balls in the feeder
Analysis:-Nitrogen-0.05%, Phosphorous-0.01%, Potassium-0.94%, Sulphur-0.37%, Calcium-0.09%, Magnesium-0.15%, Sodium-0.19%, Iron-114ppm, Manganese-4ppm, Zinc-952ppm, Copper-674ppm, Cobalt-0.08ppm, Selenium-0.63ppm, Iodine-21ppm.
Vitec King Island Kelp Seaweed Meal
- 100% Australian bull kelp (Durvillaea potatorum)
- Sustainably harvested from King Island in Bass Strait, Australia
- Contains natural minerals, trace elements, vitamins and amino acids
- NASSA Certified Organic
For Horticulture/ Gardens – Vitec Kelp Meal is a slow release granular fertiliser which will provide your soil with a long lasting supply of nutrients. When applied to soil, it will slowly break down and stimulate microbial activity and unlock the minerals and nutrients within the soil. Add Vitec Kelp Meal to your soil or compost to improve growth, seed germination, increase uptake of nutrients and retain moisture in the soil.
For Livestock – Vitec Kelp Meal feeds and stimulates the microbes in the digestive system enabling animals to absorb a greater amount nutrients. The range of nutrients supplied by the kelp also helps with improved fertility and herd health, resistance to parasites and disease.
Seaweed meal can be added to the daily feed ration or placed in a free choice feeder.
For a comprehensive analysis of the kelp meal please contact Ian from Greengate Rural.
VITEC GARDEN & NURSERY RANGE
Organic Kelp Meal
Slow Release Granule Fertiliser
Vitec Kelp Meal is a slow release granular fertiliser which will provide your garden with a long lasting supply of nutrients. When applied to soil, Vitec Kelp Meal will slowly break down and stimulate microbial activity and “unlock” the minerals and nutrients within the soil. Add Vitec Kelp Meal to your soil to improve growth, increase uptake of nutrients, improve seed germination and also improve drought and frost resistance.
Available in 1 kg.
Vitec Kelp Meal is a slow release granular fertiliser which will provide your garden with a long lasting supply of nutrients. When applied to soil, Vitec Kelp Meal will slowly break down and stimulate microbial activity and “unlock” the minerals and nutrients within the soil. Add Vitec Kelp Meal to your soil to improve growth, increase uptake of nutrients, improve seed germination and also improve drought and frost resistance.
Available in 1 kg.
King Kelp Soil Conditioner
Seaweed Based Liquid Soil Conditioner
Vitec Kelp Soil Conditioner, unlocks valuable nutrients from within the soil resulting in healthy plant growth, improved pest resistance and disease tolerance. The cold processing of the kelp produces a product with unaltered natural nutrients, minerals, alginates, mature growth hormones and other complex organic nutrients that are rapidly absorbed by actively growing plants.
Available in 1 and 5 litre.
Vitec Kelp Soil Conditioner, unlocks valuable nutrients from within the soil resulting in healthy plant growth, improved pest resistance and disease tolerance. The cold processing of the kelp produces a product with unaltered natural nutrients, minerals, alginates, mature growth hormones and other complex organic nutrients that are rapidly absorbed by actively growing plants.
Available in 1 and 5 litre.
Liquid Fish Hydrolysate
All Purpose Fish Fertiliser
Vitec Liquid Fish contains 95.5% pure fish. Vitec Liquid Fish is sustainably made using the remains of various ocean fish and is organically processed to retain the natural balance of essential nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and emulsified oils to feed and vitalise your plants. Vitec Liquid Fish improves soil condition, increases humus, promotes deep plant root formation and generally improves plant quality and uniformity.
Available in 1 and 5 litre.
Vitec Liquid Fish contains 95.5% pure fish. Vitec Liquid Fish is sustainably made using the remains of various ocean fish and is organically processed to retain the natural balance of essential nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and emulsified oils to feed and vitalise your plants. Vitec Liquid Fish improves soil condition, increases humus, promotes deep plant root formation and generally improves plant quality and uniformity.
Available in 1 and 5 litre.
Combo Plus Fertiliser
All Purpose Seaweed & Fish Fertiliser
Vitec Combo Plus contains kelp, fish, plant extracts, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids and complex carbohydrates which together promote healthy and strong plant growth. Combo Plus is designed to top up the essential nutrients enabling plants to thrive and reach optimal potential/yields. Vitec Combo Plus increases soil microbe activity, creating a healthier living environment for all plants.
Available in 1 and 5 litre
Vitec Combo Plus contains kelp, fish, plant extracts, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids and complex carbohydrates which together promote healthy and strong plant growth. Combo Plus is designed to top up the essential nutrients enabling plants to thrive and reach optimal potential/yields. Vitec Combo Plus increases soil microbe activity, creating a healthier living environment for all plants.
Available in 1 and 5 litre