Feb 26, 2025Chitosan-based crop protection solutions now available in Canada
Tidal Grow AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products, is introducing four new regenerative crop production solutions to Canada, including a chitosan-based seed treatment and biostimulant.
Seed treatment Tidal Grow GENBOOST and biostimulant Tidal Grow Chroma are registered as plant supplements, according to a news release. Additionally, liquid seafood hydrolysate biofertilizers Tidal Grow Oceanic and Tidal Grow SeaPhos have been approved for distribution and sale in Canada.
“These products represent our dedication to advancing regenerative agriculture through scalable, circular crop production technologies,” Brian Cummings, Tidal Grow AgriScience Canadian manager, said in the release. “With this expansion into Canada, we are setting the stage for global growth while empowering retailers and growers with solutions for a more sustainable future.”
Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from chitin, a substance found in the outer shells of crustaceans. The novel active ingredient helps activate crop defenses and boost yields, according to the release.
The Tidal Grow products are formulated for low use rates, according to the company. The company’s cold-processed seafood hydrolysate fertilizers are made by upcycling a variety of fish and other seafood byproducts, such as crab shells, into alternative fertilizer options.
