EcoTea™ Microbial Seed Treatment for Peace Country Crops

EcoTea™ is a broad-spectrum microbial seed treatment designed to improve seedling vigor, cold tolerance, and early nutrient access in Peace Country soils.

In Northern Alberta and Northeast BC, cold spring soils and short growing seasons demand rapid emergence and strong early root development. EcoTea delivers a living community of beneficial microbes directly on the seed to support germination, root growth, and nutrient cycling from day one.

Why EcoTea Works in Peace Country Soils

Peace Country cropping systems commonly face:

• Cold soil temperatures at seeding
• Slow early nutrient mineralization
• Short growing windows
• Residue-heavy systems
• Early-season stress events

Peace Soil Works evaluates EcoTea microbial seed treatment programs specifically for Northern Alberta and Northeast BC cropping systems.

Biological Functions in the Rhizosphere

EcoTea supports:

• Nitrogen fixation
• Phosphorus solubilization
• Nutrient cycling
• Biological suppression of pathogens
• Iron scavenging and micronutrient mobilization

This diverse microbial community helps seedlings access nutrients earlier and establish stronger root systems in cold Peace Country soils.

Proven Root Development in Peace Country Conditions

Early root mass is critical in short-season Peace Country systems where early establishment directly influences yield potential.

What EcoTea Does at Seeding

Stimulates Early Root Growth

Prairie trials have demonstrated improved cold vigor and germination in cool soils.

Improves Emergence and Uniformity

More even emergence supports consistent crop development and yield potential.

Supports Nutrient Availability

Microbial activity enhances nutrient interaction in the root zone, improving nutrient use efficiency.

Enhances Early-Season Stress Tolerance

Rapid biological colonization supports resilience during cold snaps and environmental stress.

Compatible With Your Fertility Program

EcoTea integrates with conventional and regenerative fertility programs without disrupting existing systems. The microbial community helps solubilize nutrients already present in soil and fertilizer bands, improving efficiency rather than replacing fertility.

In many systems, growers have maintained or improved yields while optimizing input use.

What About Fungicide Seed Treatments?

EcoTea supports beneficial microbial populations rather than broadly suppressing soil biology.

While chemical fungicides act indiscriminately, EcoTea introduces diverse microbial groups that compete with and biologically regulate pathogenic organisms in the rhizosphere.

In many cases, EcoTea programs are cost-competitive with chemical seed treatments while supporting long-term soil function.

EcoTea™ Product Options

Liquid Seed Dressing

For Crops – All Cereals, Peas, Lentils & Edible Beans

Dry Seed Dressing

For Crops – Canola, Flax, Peas, Grasses & Forage Seeds

Also Available

EcoTea HDI for in-furrow and fall stubble applications.

Proven in Prairie Conditions

Five-plus years of Western Canadian trial data have demonstrated improvements in:

• Cold vigor
• Emergence uniformity
• Nutrient use efficiency
• Reduced seed mortality
• Input optimization

Built for Peace Country Growers

EcoTea is not just a seed treatment.
It is a biological foundation for early-season crop performance.

It helps establish a regenerative system that maximizes ROI while building long-term soil function.

Peace Soil Works is happy to offer financing options through Scotiabank’s Yield More Financing™ program. Scotiabank’s Yield More Financing™ program is a convenient, easy to access, revolving credit line available right at Peace Soil Works. Scotiabank provides an end-to-end solution designed to support producer requirements for the purchase of crop inputs through the growth cycle, harvest, and final sale of the crop. The program works in tandem with Peace Soil Works to provide an off balance sheet “white label” financing option to form an effective end-to-end solution.