SaproGro™ 1 L
Ideal for home gardeners starting a regular soil-care routine. Makes 400 L of dilute solution.
R299.00
One natural source · a broad spectrum of nutrients
One litre.
Four hundred litres of feed.
SaproGro™ is a registered organic liquid fertiliser South Africa trusts for farms, lawns, trees, vegetables and pot plants — made from Baltic freshwater sapropel, a mineral-rich lake sediment that naturally carries a broad range of macro and micro nutrients. Highly concentrated: one litre makes up to 400 litres of ready-to-use feed.
1:400
dilution / 1–2 L per ha
From the garden
Why growers choose SaproGro.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 5 customer reviews.
Reviews are collected from our Facebook Page and Takealot marketplace. SaproGro™ is a registered Group 2 organic liquid fertiliser (Act 36 of 1947, Reg. No. B6628); always use according to approved label directions.
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Why growers call it the best organic fertiliser in South Africa
Most feeds cover three nutrients. Plants draw on many more.
Standard fertilisers concentrate on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants also use a wide range of other macro and micro nutrients — and SaproGro™ delivers that broader spectrum from a single natural source, in one bottle.
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A broad nutrient spectrum
Nitrogen, potassium, calcium, iron and a range of trace elements — from one natural source, not a synthetic blend.
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Highly concentrated
Diluted 1:400. One litre makes up to 400 litres of feed, so a little goes a long way.
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Naturally derived
Made from certified Latvian sapropel — a freshwater lake sediment laid down over thousands of years.
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Registered & labelled
A registered Group 2 organic liquid fertiliser: Act 36 of 1947, Reg. No. B6628. Used strictly per the approved label.
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Low application rate
Applied at 1–2 L per hectare at the registered general-use rate, on vegetables, pot plants, lawns and trees — or 30 ml in 12 L per tree.
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Application compatible
Can be used with mineral fertilisers, fungicides and insecticides, and with all types of irrigation equipment and irrigation systems.
The fix
One bottle. A broad spectrum of nutrition.
SaproGro™ is a registered Group 2 organic liquid fertiliser made from freshwater sapropel. Diluted 1:400 and applied at low rates, it feeds your plants a broad range of naturally occurring macro and micro nutrients — from a single natural source.
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Where it comes from
Most feeds are blended. SaproGro comes from one source.
Most liquid feeds are manufactured blends of separate ingredients. SaproGro™ is different — it is drawn from a single natural material, freshwater sapropel, which already carries a broad nutrient profile.
SaproGro™ is made from sapropel, a freshwater organic sediment laid down over thousands of years. It naturally contains organic matter, a broad mineral profile and a range of trace elements — delivered to your plants in a single registered fertiliser.
What's in it?
In addition to the basic macronutrients — nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — sapropel also contains a wide range of trace minerals essential to plant growth and development. These include calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe) and sulfur (S), which support photosynthesis, enzyme activation and protein synthesis.
Sapropel
Organic substance
Water
Mineral substance
Substance group
Bitumen, carbohydrate, humic acids, alginate, oligosaccharides, natural aluminosilicate colloids.
Biologically active
Vitamins, amino acids, antibiotics, enzymes (ferments) and others.
Water-soluble organic and mineral substances.
Macroelements
Silicon (Si), Calcium (Ca), Aluminium (Al), Iron (Fe) and others.
Microelements
Co, Mn, Cu, B, Zn, I, Br, Mo, V, Cr, Be, Ni, Ag, Sn, Pb, As, Ba, Sr, Ti.
Registered profile · SaproGro™
- Specific gravity
- 1.05 at 20°C
- Nitrogen (N)
- 60 g/kg
- Potassium (K)
- 8.5 g/kg
- Calcium (Ca)
- 8.5 g/kg
- Iron (Fe)
- 60 mg/kg
Composition diagram describes the sapropel raw material category. SaproGro™ is registered and labelled per Act 36 of 1947 — always use according to approved label directions.
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Directions & composition
How to use it, and what's inside.
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Broad-spectrum nutrition
Nitrogen, potassium, calcium, iron and a range of trace elements — from a single natural source, not a synthetic blend.
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Dilute 1:400
Mix 1 L of SaproGro™ in 10 L of water. Add the resulting mixture to 390 L of water and mix thoroughly.
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Registered application rates
General use: 1–2 L/ha every 10–14 days, before and after flowering. One of the most trusted applications for fruit trees in South Africa: 30 ml in 12 L per tree. Lawns: 3 L/ha for the first application after winter, then repeat 2–3 times at 2 L/ha.
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Compatible applications
Can be used with mineral fertilisers, fungicides and insecticides to increase their effectiveness. Apply SaproGro™ 7 days after herbicide application to reduce plant stress. Suitable for all types of irrigation equipment and irrigation systems.
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Low-dose liquid organic
A registered Group 2 organic liquid fertiliser, derived from freshwater sapropel and applied at low rates.
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Use only as directed
Use SaproGro™ only in accordance with the directions on the registered label and refer to the SDS for PPE requirements.
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Application calculator
See exactly how much you need.
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A category map
Where SaproGro™ sits among liquid organic feeds.
SaproGro™
Sapropel-based
Seaweed-based
Leonhardite-based
Lignohumate-based
General properties
Raw material
Freshwater sapropel — a natural lake sediment
Marine seaweed extract
Leonhardite (oxidised lignite)
Lignohumate — by-product of paper production
Origin
Single natural source
Marine extract
Mined mineral
Manufactured by-product
Typical dosage / ha
1 000 – 2 000 ml
2 000 – 5 000 ml
3 000 – 5 000 ml
360 – 600 mg
Naturally contains
A broad range of macro & micro nutrients and organic matter
Plant proteins, nitrogen, macro & micro elements
Humic molecules, available carbon (small mass)
Soluble sugars, available carbon, humic molecules (small mass)
Application
Irrigation equipment
All types of irrigation equipment and irrigation systems
All agricultural sprayers & sprinklers
All agricultural sprayers & sprinklers
All agricultural sprayers & sprinklers
Hydroponic systems
Not specified on registered label
Limited
No
Limited
Foliar application
Not specified on registered label
Yes
Limited
Limited
A broader story
Sapropel is an ancient freshwater organic deposit — not a single-source marine extract or by-product. SaproGro™ contributes a naturally broader composition profile to a regular soil-care routine, at low application rates.
Category overview based on internal product documentation (BioAktiva, 2023). Comparisons describe product categories, not specific competitor performance. Always use SaproGro™ according to approved label directions.
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Shop SaproGro™
Three sizes — from balcony to smallholding.
Most popular
SaproGro™ 5 L
Better value for larger gardens, repeat applications and serious growers. Makes 2 000 L.
R1,449.00
Power user
SaproGro™ 20 L
For smallholdings, large gardens and serious growers. Best value per ml.
R5,600.00
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