Potassium Nitrate fertiliser is a high quality source of both potassium and nitrogen, two essential primary nutrients for plants. Since a healthy growth requires large amounts of nitrogen and potassium, these elements have to be applied to the soil regularly.
Nitrogen and Potassium greatly assist plants growth and filling fruit cells to maximise fruit size. Plants with ideal levels of potassium are generally hardier and more resistant to stress than potassium deficient plants.
Pot Nitrate is a fully water soluble nitrogen and potassium fertiliser. It is a free flowing, fine crystalline powder which dissolves quickly in water without any residues. It is suited to application through all fertigation systems – drip systems, low throw sprinklers, centre pivots and spray units.
Benefits of Pot Nitrate:
– High grade water soluble form of potassium and nitrate
– Excellent fertiliser for fruiting crops and vegetables to assist with filling
– High analysis fertiliser with a low salt index and no harmful substances
– Great for foliar and fertigation applications
– Suitable for crops that are chlorine-sensitive
General Application Rates:
Vegetables: 25-200kg/ha
Fruit Trees:100-150kg/ha
The actual rate, total applications and timings will vary considerably for different crops and locations.
Understand your soil nutrient levels and conduct a soil and/or leaf test prior to applications and always consult an experienced agronomist before use.
Note: – avoid soil compaction caused by long-term application of potassium sulphate.
Manufacturers typically make potassium nitrate fertilizer (KNO3 sometimes referred to as nitrate of potash or NOP by reacting potassium chloride (KCl) with a nitrate source. Depending on the objectives and available resources, the nitrate may come from sodium nitrate, nitric acid or ammonium nitrate.
