What are the benefits of water-soluble micronutrients?
Water-soluble micronutrients are most effective in correcting deficiencies. Some micronutrients sold for agricultural purposes are in chemical forms that are neither available to plants nor detectable by a soil test. Such products are useless for crop production. They may become soluble under very acidic conditions, but such conditions are not conducive to crop production. Q: How can small amounts of nutrients (e.g., 2 lbs per acre) be applied uniformly? A: Use a liquid spray applicator with a spray volume of at least 20 gallons per acre. Another option is to apply the nutrient with other liquid fertilizers or chemicals. If you do this, mix a small volume first to make sure all components are compatible. To mix the nutrient with dry-blended fertilizers, dissolve it in water and spray in on the dry fertilizer as it is being blended. Q: Can heavy fertilization harm plants? A: Fertilizers are salts and will injure plants in the same manner as table salt sprayed on the foliage. High salt l
Water-soluble micronutrients are most effective in correcting deficiencies. Some micronutrients sold for agricultural purposes are in chemical forms that are neither available to plants nor detectable by a soil test. Such products are useless for crop production. They may become soluble under very acidic conditions, but such conditions are not conducive to crop production.
