developed and launched by Prayon:
New fertiliser efficiently combines iron with phosphates
Iron is a crucial microelement for plant growth. A lack of iron can cause chlorosis (yellowing of leaves) and significantly impact crop yields and quality. "From the 1960s right up to the present day, iron has only been available as a chelate for soilless cultures," explains Kurt Verhelst, Business Development Manager for Prayon's Horticulture Division. "Our product is the first of its kind, and a number of tests conducted in close cooperation with Wageningen University in the Netherlands have shown how effective it is compared to commonly-used iron chelates like DTPA. For both Hortipray® micronutri Fe and DTPA formulations, the best results were observed when the pH in the root area was lower than 6.5, just like in standard recommendations."
The initial tests were performed on cucumbers in 2012. Other validation tests are currently being conducted on tomatoes and strawberries, and the results thus far have been every bit as convincing. The patent for this new product is pending at present.
With the classic methods an important part of the iron can be lost due to wrong pH corresponding with the chelate used in the mixing tanks. By contrast, Hortipray® micronutri Fe uses a separate tank, thus ensuring that all of the iron is made available to the plant. This fertiliser powder is very pure, has a low sodium content and contains nothing but vital elements for plant nutrition (iron, potassium and phosphorus).
This new product offers users a range of other benefits: it is completely water-soluble and fully biodegradable. Moreover, the product can be easily and correctly dosed with a separate dosing equipment recommended by Prayon. "Excellent customer service is a key concern for us, so we will offer our customers all the support they need to find the formulation that meets their needs," says Kurt Verhelst.
For more information:
Prayon
www.prayon.com
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