In Crop Nutrition
Best Foliar Fertiliser is a specialty blend of high quality soluble granular nutrients consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus potassium (NPK), and chelated micronutrients for in-crop application. Best’s Foliar Fertiliser is developed to meet the crop nutrient requirements during its growth. They are created based on scientific research on the nutrient requirements of crops to help farmers growing crops in different climates and soils. This product has the balanced nutrients required by the plants in readily available forms. It can be used in the production of all commercial agricultural, horticultural, fodder crops, pastures, trees, and turf.
Available in 20Kg Boxes (20kg treats 10ha).
Best Foliar Fertilisers help plants to absorb the required nutrients through the leaves when the products are sprayed as foliar. The combined influence of significantly higher nutrient absorption and nutrient availability in ready to absorb forms helps the plants have a balance of nutrients in the tissue to grow healthier and stronger. They are also very effective for overcoming soil deficiencies and overcoming the soil’s inability to transfer nutrients to the plants when needed.
The application of foliar fertiliser can be beneficial when crops are suffering from hail damage, long periods of standing water, and after frosts. A foliar application can increase the sugars (brix) in the plant, which can be beneficial against pest outbreaks. As soil becomes dry and compacted, ground applied fertiliser struggles to reach a plant’s root system. Compacted conditions lead to decreased profitability and sometimes crop failure.
The solution: Use a foliar fertiliser. Research has shown that plants take in nutrients much more efficiently through their stomata (pores) located in their foliage than they can through their roots. Crops can be given quick boosts with foliar fertilisation, not only is this good for general fertilisation, but it is also a quick way to revive and stimulate stressed tired, or diseased crops.
Foliar fertilising tests have shown that it is 8-10 times more effective than soil feeding.
Up to 90% of the nutrients can be found in the roots within 1 hour of application, and this shows the efficacy of nutrients in the plant as opposed to the leaching of soil placed nutrients.
Foliar supplements effectively compensate for soil deficiencies and poor soil inability to transfer nutrients to the plant, especially when lockup has occurred.
Foliar Fertilisers have the potential to significantly increase crop yield.
Read more about the role of micronutrients.
Can be tank-mixed with most herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. If unsure about compatibility, perform a jar test or contact your distributor. When filling the sprayer add water first then foliar fertiliser to the water. Mix well.
Best Foliar is best mixed with a water temperature of 18° or higher. Colder water may require longer mixing periods to fully dissolve ingredients.
Cereals: Foliar Fertiliser is recommended to apply (spray) at the 3-4 leaf stage. The second application should be at the beginning of flowering to the soft dough stage.
Canola: The application of Foliar Fertiliser on canola is at the rosette stage or pre-bolt stage, which may coincide with the second application of herbicide.
Pulse Crops: The application of Foliar Fertiliser is at the 4th node stage, right up to before the crop flowers.
Pasture: Spray on active growing pastures with a good moisture profile.
Tree Crops: The best time to apply to established trees is in the early morning and late afternoon when humidity is higher and the leaves are in a state of full turgor, with their cells full of water.
1 10Kg Box Treats 40ha and includes:
This booster pack is designed to be mixed with our foliar fertiliser for an extra boost if these nutrients are deficient in your plants/soil.