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Paddy Cultivation with ECO-VITA P

Nitrogen is the most critical nutrient for rice, influencing its productivity at every growth stage. ECO-VITA P liquid fertilizer, enriched with nitrogen, ensures an efficient nutrient supply with minimal losses from leaching or volatilization by directly penetrating the leaf surface.

Applying ECO-VITA P during the early vegetative stage promotes strong tillering, leading to higher yields. At the panicle initiation stage, it enhances grain formation, resulting in larger and denser panicles. Additionally, the fertilizer’s balanced macro and micro nutrients, including potassium, phosphorus, and amino acids, improve both grain quality and overall yield.

Collaborative research with the Rice Research Institute has demonstrated that ECO-VITA P reduces chemical fertilizer dependency by 30%, fostering sustainable rice farming. A 2020 study with the Census and Statistics Department found that ECO-VITA P increases yields by up to 30%, while fields treated with it exhibited minimal pest attacks, eliminating the need for chemical pesticides.

For optimal results, we recommend using ECO-VITA P alongside ECOVITA PELLETE and ECO-VITA Soil Conditioner to provide a comprehensive nutrient package for sustainable paddy cultivation.

For further details, please contact R&D Division at Kangara Holdings.

Tea

Kangara Holdings’ ECO-VITA T is a scientifically formulated liquid fertilizer designed to enhance sustainable tea cultivation. Backed by research from the Tea Research Institute (TRI) of Sri Lanka, it delivers essential macro and micronutrients directly to the leaves, ensuring rapid absorption while minimizing nutrient loss. Enriched with Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, and essential amino acids, ECO-VITA T promotes optimal leaf growth, improves stress resistance, and enhances polyphenol content for premium tea production. When combined with ECO-VITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil Conditioner, it provides a complete nutrient package, supporting long-term soil health and productivity. By integrating ECO-VITA T into their practices, tea growers can achieve higher yields, improved crop quality, and a more sustainable approach to farming.

Leafy Vegetables

Nitrogen, the most vital nutrient for leafy vegetables. ECO-VITA L liquid fertilizer, enriched with nitrogen provides the optimum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA L during the vegetative growth improves the appearance and the quality of the vegetables. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements including potassium, phosphorous and amino acids improve the production yield and grain quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA L are readily available to the plant hence rapidly absorbed and encourage a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improve the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA L at pre-sowing or pretransplant induce healthy root growth and boost plant immunity. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA L gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Vegetables

Diverse Agroecological zones in Sri Lanka support the cultivation of over eighty different types of vegetables. ECO-VITA V liquid fertilizer, enriched with NPK provides the optimum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA V during vegetative growth improves the appearance and quality of the vegetables. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improves the production yield and quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA V are readily available to the plant, and can be rapidly absorbed, encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA V at pre-sowing or pre-transplant induces healthy root growth and boosts plant immunity.

Corn

Potato is a starchy tuber, a root vegetable grown in many areas of Sri Lanka. Phosphorus is one of the vital nutrients required for better tuber growth. ECO-VITA R, enhanced with phosphorus, is specially designed for potato farmers to ensure better tuber growth. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements in ECO-VITA R improves the production yield and quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA R are readily available to the plant and can be rapidly absorbed, encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA R at pre-sowing or pre-transplant promotes healthy tuber growth and boosts plant immunity. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA R gives a perfect nutrient package for the plant growth.

Potato

Ginger and Turmeric

Ginger and turmeric are widely used as a spice and in folk medicine. These are root vegetables, require nitrogen and phosphorus-rich fertilizer to grow well. ECO-VITA Z, enhanced with nitrogen and phosphorus, is specially designed for ginger and turmeric growers. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements in ECO-VITA Z improves the production yield and quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA Z are readily available to the plant and can be rapidly absorbed, encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the final yield. Using ECO-VITA Z at the pre-planting stage promotes healthy growth and boosts plant immunity. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA Z gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Chili and Tomato

Chili and tomatoes are commonly grown in tropical areas and belong to the family Solanaceae. Both these crop types require NPK for better growth and yield. ECO-VITA G liquid fertilizer, enriched with NPK provides the optimum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA G during vegetative and flowering stages helps in improving appearance and quality. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improves the production yield and quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA G are readily available to the plant and can be rapidly absorbed, encouraging a nutritive, anti- stress action, ultimately improving the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA G at pre-sowing or pre-transplant induces healthy root growth and boosts plant immunity. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA G gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Sugarcane

Sugarcane, mostly growing in subtropical and tropical areas, primarily cultivated for its juice from which sugar is processed. The plant is also grown for biofuel production. sucrose is the form of sugar present in sugarcane, and it is the main disaccharide produced by photosynthesis. Hence, Sugarcane require NPK for higher sucrose production and has an extra requirement for potassium. Potassium plays an additional role in as an enzyme activator and helps in plant metabolisms such as photosynthesis, protein synthesis, starch formation, and translocation of sugars. Potassium and phosphorus improve sugar quality increasing Pol and Brix levels and reducing fiber content. ECO-VITA U enriched with potassium and phosphorus, specially designed for Sugarcane growers. Application of ECO-VITA U during the growing stages improves the sugar quality. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improves the production yield and quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA G are readily available to the plant and can be rapidly absorbed, encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the quality of the final. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA G gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Betel and Pepper

Betel and pepper belong to genus pepper is commonly grown tropical areas. Both these crops require nitrogen for robust plant growth and potassium to resist diseases. ECO-VITA B liquid fertilizer, enriched with NPK provides the opumum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA B during the vegetative growth improves the appearance and the quality of the harvest. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improve the production yield and leaf, peppercorn quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA B are readily available to the plant hence rapidly absorbed and encourage a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improve the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA B at pre-transplant induce healthy root growth and boost plant immunity. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA 8 gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Fruits

Sri Lanka as a tropical country has the best climate to grow a variety of fruit types. Nitrogen and potassium are the most important nutrients for fruit yields and quality. Nitrogen is used in the early season to provide good vegetative leaf growth, bloom, and fruit set. Potassium is the main driver for yield and has a critical influence on fruit properties as it is deposited in fruit more than any other nutrient. ECO-VITA F liquid fertilizer, enriched with nitrogen and potassium provides the optimum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA F during vegetative growth improves the appearance and the quality of the Fruits. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improves the production yield and fruit quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA F are readily available to the plant hence rapidly absorbed and encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the quality of the final production. Using ECO-VITA Fat pre-sawing or pre- transplant induces healthy root growth and boosts plant immunity, protecting it from diseases. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO-VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA F gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Flowers

Sri Lanka is home to a wide range of floricultural species. The floriculture sector considers a high- income generating agribusiness. The floriculture trade in the country has risen over the years and cut flowers are the main category of exports. Like all forms of life, plants need nutrients including NPK to induce flowering. Among all the nutrients, phosphorus is vital for stimulating and enhancing bud development and blooming. ECO-VITA H liquid fertilizer, enriched with phosphorus provides the optimum nutrient amount and is not dispersed through leaching and volatilization as it directly penetrates through the leaf surface. Application of ECO-VITA H during the vegetative and reproductive stage improves the blooming and quality of the flowers. The complexation of the other macro and micro elements improves the production yield and flower quality. Essential amino acids in ECO-VITA H are readily available to the plant, rapidly absorbed and encouraging a nutritive, anti-stress action, ultimately improving the quality and flower yield. Using ECO-VITA H at pre-sawing or pre-transplant induces healthy root growth and boosts plant immunity, protecting it from diseases. Using ECOVITA PELLET and ECO- VITA Soil conditioner along with the ECO-VITA F gives a perfect nutrient package for plant growth.

Improve soil health

The soil is a complex ecosystem, a home to bacteria, fungi, protists, and animals involved in nutrient recovery, and many other environmental services. Plants exhibit a diverse array of interactions with these soil-dwelling organisms such as ecological interactions that promote plant growth by mycorrhizal fungi and the nodulating bacteria present in legumes. Nevertheless, overuse ruse of of chemical chemical fertilizer has contributed to soil acidification and soil crust, thereby reducing the content of organic matter, humus content, and beneficial species. ECOVITA PELLET, a 100% organic fertilizer containing a complex of plant nutrients with balanced NPK ratios and other essential nutrients, improves soil structure by increasing aeration, water holding capacity, and nutrient availability, ECO-VITA Soil conditioner aids in breaking up compacted clay soils making it more favorable for microorganisms to thrive and for plant roots to grow. ECO-VITA Soil conditioner is a complete blend of amino acids. Hence, gives a boost to all the plant’s functions and performance

Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Through Sustainable Agriculture

Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Through Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural practices play a pivotal role in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At Kangara Holdings, our research focuses on reducing methane emissions from rice fields and enhancing soil carbon sequestration through sustainable farming techniques.
Through our collaboration with the Rice Research Institute and implementation of the Standard Agricultural Land Management practices, we have planned tp develop strategies to:

• Reduce synthetic fertilizer dependency by 30% using ECO-VITA P
• Minimize methane emissions by promoting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation techniques
• Enhance carbon sequestration with organic amendments such as Kangara Compost and ECO-VITA Soil Conditioner

Our ongoing GHG reduction projects align with global climate action initiatives, supporting Sri Lanka’s commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Nutrient Management

Nutrient management is an environmentally sustainable approach using nutrients as efficiently as possible to improve crop prodisctivity. The core principle behind nutrient management is balancing soil nutrient inputs. Applying proper nutrient quantities at the correct time gives higher crop yields. Hence, nutrieht management plays a vital role in all aspects of agriculture. All the Ecovita products including ECO-VITA Soil conditioner and ECOVITA PELLET enriched with NPK and other essential nutrients. It is a complete package of nutrients that plants require for their growth and development. Ecovita liquid fertilizer and ECOVITA PELLET were specially designed for Sri Lankan soil. It has the potential to replenish nutrients in a sustainable way