HIGH IMPACT AT LOW RATES
TARMA is a patented formulation of active bioavailable potash derived from red tropical seaplants, which has a high impact at low rates. TARMA ensures plants absorb the potassium they need, improving their rate of photosynthesis. The unique nature of this potassium activates enzymes that also increase photosynthesis, plus starch and protein production. Additionally, TARMA reduces water loss and bolsters drought tolerance by aiding vapor exchange and optimizing the opening of stomata.
A RELIABLE SOLUTION FOR INCREASED YIELD AND CROP QUALITY
In 2022, CFS Urbana, IN used TARMA in two of their demonstrations, producing an average increase of 8.53 bushels per acre over the untreated.
In a 2022 Seymour, IN corn trial, TARMA showed an increase of over 21 bushels of corn vs. the untreated.
“We applied TARMA on half of our corn acres in 2022, and saw an average increase of 10 bushels per acre. At today’s prices, that’s nearly $70 per acre. That’s nearly an 8:1 ROI. TARMA will definitely be part of our corn program in 2023.”
—Grower Brian McCarty of Dunwoody Farms
BENEFITS OF TARMA
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Water balance & drought stress
TARMA contributes to water retention & efficiency of water use by plants, optimizing the opening and closure of stomata
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Enhanced photosynthesis & food formation
TARMA activates enzymes within the plant, which increases protein, starch and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which in turn increases rate of photosynthesis
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Increased root growth & water movement
TARMA helps increase root growth, and aids movement of water, nutrients and carbohydrates in plant tissue
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Reduced lodging
By building cellulose content, potassium helps reduce the lodging of the plants. Even with higher cob weights, plants are more stable, allowing for smoother harvest operations
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Higher yields
TARMA activates growth-related enzymes, and helps improve crop growth and yields
NOVEL ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Unlike a typical brown seaweed extract that relies on alginic acid, TARMA utilizes Sulphated Galacto-Oligosaccharides (SGOS), the only patented active ingredient derived from seaplants. SGOS acts synergistically with the seaplant micronutrients featured in TARMA. This triggers gene express for important functions in the crop, up regulating specific plant growth pathways. This leads to:
- Increased photosynthesis
- Increased cell division
- Increased biosynthesis
- Increased nutrient uptake
- Increased cellular redox homeostasis
- Increased metabolism
- Increased hormone production
- Increased flowering & fruiting
- Reduced stress
TARMA STANDS APART
FARMED AT SEA FOR CONSISTENT QUALITY
TARMA is derived from red tropical seaplants (rhodophytes) freshly cultivated using patented SeaCombine technology, allowing for strict control over raw-material quality. At harvest, the seaplants are immediately processed, making it unnecessary to preserve the active ingredients with harmful additives. Each batch then undergoes stringent lab testing for meticulous quality assurance.
