California-Compliant 100% Plant-Derived Amino Acid Nutrition

BioWorks ON-Gard® 5-0-0 (California Labeled) is an OMRI-listed and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) registered Organic Input Material (OIM) engineered specifically for certified organic and conventional growers operating under California regulatory standards. Derived from 100% non-animal soy protein hydrolysates through precision enzymatic extraction, this water-soluble liquid fertilizer supplies readily bioavailable organic nitrogen, short-chain peptides, and 18 essential L-amino acids. By providing pre-formed amino acids directly to foliage and root zones, ON-Gard® allows plants to conserve metabolic energy normally spent on protein synthesis and redirect it toward aggressive root branching, vegetative vigor, flowering, and fruit development.

Why Choose the California-Labeled Formulation?

California maintains the strictest organic input verification standards in North America, requiring high-nitrogen liquid fertilizers (>3% N) to undergo rigorous CDFA Organic Input Material screening and National Organic Program (NOP) compliance verification. The California-labeled edition of BioWorks ON-Gard® 5-0-0 carries full CDFA OIM approval for NOP organic crop production, giving commercial greenhouses, nurseries, specialty farms, and indoor cultivators complete regulatory peace of mind alongside unmatched biological performance.

Key Operational Benefits & Crop Performance

Maximized Nutrient Uptake & Chelation: Rich in L-glutamic acid and L-aspartic acid, ON-Gard® acts as a natural organic chelating agent that enhances cellular permeability and boosts the absorption efficiency of tank-mixed macro- and micronutrients.
Superior Abiotic Stress Defense: Strengthens cellular osmoregulation to protect crops against extreme heat, cold snaps, drought conditions, transplant shock, low-light stress, and elevated root-zone salinity.
Ultra-Low Salinity Index & Zero Phytotoxicity: Features a remarkably low salt index with zero chlorides, zero phosphorus, and zero heavy metals, preventing leaf burn even when applied foliarly at up to 5 times the standard label rate.
100% Water-Soluble & Animal-Free: Contains zero animal extracts, blood meal, fish emulsions, or tannery byproducts. Its clean, low-viscosity liquid profile flows effortlessly through drip emitters, dosers, hydroponic reservoirs, and fine foliar misting nozzles without clogging.
Broad Tank-Mix Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with most fertilizers, biological inoculants (such as RootShield® PLUS+), and crop protection inputs across indoor hydroponics, soil, coco coir, and greenhouse systems.

Application Guidelines & Usage Rates

BioWorks ON-Gard® 5-0-0 is approved for all ornamental, vegetable, fruit, herb, nursery, and specialty crops across indoor grow rooms, greenhouses, high tunnels, and field production.

Foliar Spray & Soil Drench: Apply 16 to 64 fl. oz. per acre (or approximately 0.5 to 1.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water for targeted indoor and greenhouse coverage) during active vegetative, flowering, and fruiting stages. Repeat up to 6 times per growing season as needed.
Pre-Plant Root Dip & Seed Drench: Mix at a 1% v/v dilution rate (approximately 1.28 fl. oz. per gallon of water) to stimulate rapid root establishment and reduce transplant shock.
Storage & Shelf Life: Store in a dry indoor location between 40°F and 95°F. Do not allow product to freeze. Maintains a 2-year shelf life when stored properly.

Guaranteed Analysis & Technical Specifications

Brand: BioWorks
Product Name: ON-Gard® 5-0-0 (California Labeled)
Guaranteed Analysis: Total Nitrogen (N) 5.0% (5.0% Water Soluble Nitrogen)
Derived From: 100% Soy Protein Hydrolysate
Complete Amino Acid Profile: L-Alanine, L-Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Glycine, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Proline, L-Serine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine, and L-Valine
Certifications: OMRI Listed, CDFA Registered Organic Input Material (OIM) for NOP Organic Production
Formulation Traits: 100% plant-derived, 100% water-soluble, zero phosphorus, chloride-free, animal-product-free

CDFA OIM fertilizer

BioWorks ON-Gard® 5-0-0 (California Labeled) Organic Plant-Derived Amino Acid Fertilizer