Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Guranteed Analysis
Total Nitrogen (N)
4.0% Urea Nitrogen
4.00% Soluble Potash (K2O) 1.00% Calcium (Ca) 10.00% - Active Ingredients
Alcohols (C9-15, Ethoxylated, Wetting Agent) 1.5% Total Inert Ingredient (Non-Plant Food) 98.5% Total 100.0%
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
- Benefits
NANOCAL’s improved calcium uptake benefits include:
- Increased firmness in fruit or flesh
- Better uniformity of maturity
- Increased yield and coloring
- Reduction in calcium deficiency-based physiological disorders
- Improved shelf life and storability
- Soil Health
NANOCAL is a liquid, soil-applied product with calcium particles milled to less than 1 micron in size. This micronized particle size addresses some of the shortcomings of larger sized particles found in other calcium sources.
NANOCAL is formulated to be applied at bloom in fruits and vegetables and hook initiation in potatoes so the sub-micron particles are available to the developing crop. This timing takes the guess work out of whether there is enough calcium available when demand skyrockets during the critical period of cell division in the crop’s development.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Crop
- Application Technique
- Application Instructions
NANOCAL is a source of sub-micronized calcium to be applied at the initiation of fruit set to increase fruit and tuber uptake during cellular division, improve fruit and tuber formation, strengthen cell walls, reduce crop deterioration during storage and promote overall crop vigor. ENCOURAGE NANOCAL should be applied just before or at the early stages of fruit or tuber initiation to ensure maximum calcium uptake during cellular division. It is not meant to remedy a calcium deficiency in the soil. The calcium particles are milled to an average size of less than 1 micron to be easily transportable within the plant.
- NANOCAL can be tank-mixed with another nutrient, plant growth regulators or crop protection products.
- NANOCAL can be applied by ground or aerial equipment or chemigation by drop, pivot, or sprinkler irrigation.
- NANOCAL can be tank-mixed with most pesticides and nutrients.
Dosage Rates
Prior to use, read all the directions on this product label and the directions on the labels of any tank mix partners being used with ENCOURAGE NANOCAL . USE RATES: Apply 1-8 pints of NANOCAL per acre either as a soil or foliar treatment.
Timing - In general, apply NANOCAL just prior to fruit or tuber initiation to ensure availability during fruit and tuber cellular division.
Soil Application
Crop
Soil Application Time
Tree crops Petal fall Vine fruits and vegetable At bloom Grapes At bloom Peanuts At bloom Potatoes At hook Ground fruit At bloom
Foliar Applications
Crop
Soil Application Time
Follow Up Applications Tree crops Petal fall 14 Days Vine fruits and vegetable At bloom Every 10 - 14 Days Grapes At bloom Every 7 - 14 Days Peanuts At bloom Every 14 Days Potatoes At hook Every 14 Days Ground fruit At bloom Every 14 Days
Mixing Directions
Shake or agitate container thoroughly before mixing. Thoroughly clean all spray mixing and application equipment prior to and following each use. If mixing for the first time, a jar test for compatibility is recommended particularly if fertilizers are being tank mixed. Mixing instructions for tank mix partners can supersede the following information.
- Fill the spray tank to 1/2 of the desired water volume and begin agitation
- If applicable, add wettable powders, dry flowables, then liquids
- Add ENCOURAGE NANOCAL
- Fill tank to 3/4 desired water volume
- Add any fertilizers
- Fill the tank to the final water volume and continue agitation during application.
Application Precautions
Applicator should spray and evaluate response for 48 hours prior to widespread usage. May cause staining on handler’s apparel and hard surfaces. Application of certain nutrients during high temperatures may result in staining or cosmetic injury of fruit or rind. Test all new tank mixes before widespread use. Do not apply directly to seed. To ensure thorough mixing, it is suggested that you recirculate mini tanks and bulk tanks or shake containers before using. Do not mix ENCOURAGE NANOCAL with undiluted tank mix partners until you have conducted a jar test in a separate container using the proportionate amount of ENCOURAGE NANOCAL to make sure the products are compatible. Agitate and let stand 10 minutes. Settling that does not disperse indicates an incompatible mixture. Do not use on crops or plants that are sensitive to surfactants. Do not mix with or add other surfactants.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Advantages of Sub-Micronized Calcium
The one-micron-sized calcium found in NANOCAL provides roots a denser field of calcium particle for uptake. Unlike other calcium additives that are far too big to be readily absorbed, NANOCAL’s unique nano-sized calcium carbonate allows the immediate movement into the meristematic region of growing roots for superior fruit and tuber development.
NANOCAL’s 1-micron size is small enough to be immediately taken up by plants.
Foliar-applied calcium will not translocate to roots
The movement of calcium is primarily through a plant’s transpiration system. For the plant to grow, a steady supply of calcium and water must be supplied by the root system. NANOCAL prevents calcium deficiency by delivering a high concentration of soluble calcium in the soil immediately surrounding the plant’s root system.
Soil flocculation for improved growing conditions
An additional benefit of NANOCAL is soil structure improvement. After disassociation from the calcium carbonate molecule in the soil, the positively charged calcium ions bond to the negatively charged clay particles, which opens up pore space for better water and oxygen penetration and reduced resistance to root growth.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Disposal
- Storage - Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Store in original tightly closed container away from children, animals, foods, feeds and seeds.
- Product & Container Disposal - Do not allow this material to drain into sewers/water supplies. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Triple rinse (or equivalent) during mixing and loading. Dispose of contents in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.