5.3 Introduction to Crown Organic Biofertilizers, Inc. (COBI) Products

Crown Organic Biofertilizers, Inc. produces a suite of organic and biologically active soil and plant enhancement products designed to improve soil health, plant vigor, stress tolerance, and sustainable productivity across a wide range of cropping systems—including specialty trees like Aquilaria (agarwood).

Each product is formulated to work with soil biology and plant physiology, reinforcing natural nutrient cycles rather than relying on synthetic chemicals. The suite is ideal for organic, regenerative, and precision farming systems.

1. Biogrow™

What It Is

organic biofertilizer base formula containing:

  • Beneficial microorganisms (nitrogen fixers, phosphorus solubilizers)
  • Humic substances
  • Organic nutrients

Key Benefits

✅ Improves soil nutrient availability
✅ Enhances root development and early growth
✅ Boosts crop establishment and resilience
✅ Increases organic matter over time

Recommended Use

  • Apply at pre-planting and early vegetative stages
  • Effective in field crops, tree nurseries, orchards, and plantations
  • Works synergistically with compost and green manures

2. Mycoboost™

What It Is

fungal-based bioenhancer rich in:

  • Mycorrhizal fungi
  • Beneficial saprophytic fungal strains
  • Soil enzyme activators

Key Benefits

✅ Improves nutrient and water uptake via mycorrhizal networks
✅ Enhances soil structure and aggregation
✅ Stimulates soil enzyme activity
✅ Promotes stronger, more extensive root systems

Recommended Use

  • At planting/transplanting
  • Ideal for soils with poor structure or low organic matter
  • Great companion to Biogrow and organic matter amendments

3. VitaSoil™

What It Is

living soil revitalizer formulated to boost:

  • Soil microbial diversity
  • Soil respiration
  • Decomposition of organic residues

Key Benefits

✅ Increases biological activity in soil
✅ Improves nutrient cycling and release
✅ Reduces adverse effects of compacted or degraded soils
✅ Helps soils recover from chemical imbalance

Recommended Use

  • Apply pre-season or at soil preparation
  • Especially beneficial in soils with low earthworm counts or poor “smell of soil life”
  • Integrates well with cover cropping systems

4. EcoZyme™

What It Is

natural enzyme formulation designed to accelerate:

  • Organic matter breakdown
  • Nutrient mineralization

Key Benefits

✅ Enhances decomposition of crop residues and manures
✅ Speeds the release of nutrients tied up in organic forms
✅ Boosts root exudate utilization
✅ Improves soil tilth and aeration indirectly

Recommended Use

  • Apply with compost, mulch, or green manure
  • Can be used in fermentation systems (e.g., bokashi, EM composting)
  • Regular use improves soil physical condition

5. BioKelp™

What It Is

An organic seaweed extract rich in:

  • Natural plant hormones (cytokinins, auxins)
  • Trace minerals
  • Osmoprotectants

Key Benefits

✅ Stimulates plant growth and stress tolerance
✅ Improves root and shoot vigor
✅ Boosts chlorophyll and photosynthetic efficiency
✅ Enhances tolerance to drought and temperature stress

Recommended Use

  • Foliar spray or soil drench
  • Apply during early growth and key phenological stages
  • Excellent in transplant shock reduction and stress management

How the COBI Product Suite Works Together

These products are designed to be complementary, reinforcing soil and plant systems:

ProductPrimary FunctionBest Combined With
BiogrowNutrient support & microbesMycoboost, VitaSoil
MycoboostFungal enhancementBiogrow, EcoZyme
VitaSoilSoil life revitalizationAll products
EcoZymeEnzyme-driven decompositionBiogrow, VitaSoil
BioKelpPlant growth & stress resilienceAny plant phase

Benefits for Agarwood (Aquilaria) Systems

✔ Improves root establishment in nurseries
✔ Boosts soil biology critical for resin induction
✔ Supports balanced nutrition—without excess N that can delay resin formation
✔ Enhances stress resilience crucial for field survival
✔ Compatible with myco-resin induction methods (e.g., Fusarium-based protocols)

Farmer & Extension-Friendly Application Guide

Dosage & Timing (general):

  • Biogrow & VitaSoil: 1–3 L/ha at soil prep and tillering
  • Mycoboost: 500 mL–1 L/ha at planting / transplant
  • EcoZyme: 0.5–2 L/ha with organic inputs
  • BioKelp: 1–2 L/ha as foliar spray during stress periods

(Adjust rates based on soil test, crop, and local conditions.)

Why COBI Products Are Sustainable

✔ Organic & non-toxic
✔ Enhances soil biological function
✔ Reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers
✔ Improves long-term soil health
✔ Suitable for organic certification systems