Sandy Shore Farm near Simcoe, Ontario is seeing impressive results in it’s onion fields with the use of Bio-7 crop stimulant, a biological crop input designed to support healthier, more productive plants. The product is helping the farm grow larger onions with fewer defects, improving both marketability and overall crop value.

The operation, co-owned by Dan Konrad, continues to focus on practical innovations that improve crop quality and profitability. By integrating Bio-7 into the farm’s onion production program, Sandy Shore Farm has been able to support stronger plant development and better bulb consistency throughout the growing season.

“Uniformity and quality are critical in onion production,” said Dan Konrad of Sandy Shore Farm. “Bio-7 has helped us produce larger onions with fewer defects, which translates directly into a more valuable crop.”

Supporting Higher-Value Onion Production

In Ontario’s competitive vegetable market, growers are constantly looking for ways to improve crop quality while maximizing returns per acre. Onion buyers and processors place a premium on size, consistency, and visual quality, making crop management decisions especially important.

Bio-7 has become a valuable tool at Sandy Shore Farm because of its ability to support vigorous growth and reduce the occurrence of defects that can lower market value. Larger onions with improved uniformity help increase pack-out percentages and provide stronger returns for growers.

The farm’s success with Bio-7 highlights the growing role biological crop stimulants are playing in modern agriculture. More Ontario growers are turning to biological products to complement traditional fertility and crop management programs.

Partnership with Underhill’s Farm Supply

The Bio-7 product used at Sandy Shore Farm was supplied by Underhill’s Farm Supply, a trusted agricultural supplier serving growers across southwestern Ontario. Aaron Dyck of Underhill’s Farm Supply has worked closely with producers seeking practical solutions that improve crop performance in the field. “Underhills has been a family run business for 56 years. We like to work with companies that are proven with our customers”, says Aaron.

The collaboration between Sandy Shore Farm and Underhill’s Farm Supply demonstrates the importance of strong relationships between growers and agricultural retailers. Access to proven products and local agronomic support can make a significant difference during the growing season.

Dan Konrad and Aaron Dyck were recently photographed together at Sandy Shore Farm near Simcoe, Ontario, with Konrad standing in front of a tractor used during the farm’s onion production operations.

Manufactured by A&L Biological in London, Ontario

Bio-7 is manufactured by A&L Biological, based in London, Ontario. The company develops biological agricultural products designed to support plant health, soil activity, and improved crop performance.

As interest in biological crop inputs continues to grow across Canada, products like Bio-7 are becoming increasingly important tools for vegetable growers looking to improve crop quality while supporting sustainable farming practices.

Ontario growers are increasingly adopting biological solutions as part of integrated crop management programs that focus on productivity, efficiency, and long-term soil health.

Ontario Onion Growers Continue Exploring Biological Solutions

Vegetable growers across Ontario face ongoing pressure from weather variability, production costs, and market demands for premium-quality produce. Crop stimulants and biological products are gaining attention because they help support stronger root development, plant vigor, and more consistent crop outcomes.

For Sandy Shore Farm near Simcoe, the results with Bio-7 have reinforced the value of incorporating biological crop technology into onion production.

With larger onions, fewer defects, and stronger overall crop value, the farm continues to demonstrate how innovative crop management practices can help Ontario vegetable growers remain competitive in an evolving agricultural marketplace.