For full development, plants need a complex of macro- and microelements. One of the important components is molybdenum - a trace element, without which crops develop poorly and become susceptible to negative environmental influences. The best effect can be achieved by using ammonium molybdate, a concentrated microfertilizer with a wide spectrum of action.
Composition and release form of molybdenum fertilizer
The drug is a salt of ammonium and molybdic acid.In this form, the substance is actively absorbed by plants. The fertilizer is available in the form of a crystalline, colorless powder with excellent solubility in water.
Ammonium molybdate is sold in various packaging - 3 grams, a kilogram or in bags of 25 kilograms. This allows you to purchase the drug in the required quantity for various purposes - for indoor plants, vegetables and fruits grown in dachas and personal plots, as well as for mass industrial sowing and planting.
What is ammonium molybdate used for?
Ammonium molybdate is a concentrated water-soluble microfertilizer, the use of which provides the following results:
- Resistance to weather changes, in particular to drought and elevated temperatures.
- Proper formation and development of plants.
- Preventing accelerated fading.
- Absence of pathologies in the structure of leaves.
Both deficiency and excess amounts of molybdenum are equally harmful to plantings. Its excessive accumulation in plant matter can be harmful to the health of people and animals, so dosage accuracy is extremely important.
Ammonium molybdate is used to treat the following crops:
- Vegetables.
- Cereals.
- Herbs – annual and perennial.
- Sowing legumes for animal feed and pastures.
The effectiveness of the drug is directly related to the type of soil on which crops are sown or planted. The best results are obtained by combining ammonium molybdate with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Methods of application
Ammonium molybdate is used in the following ways:
- Processing of seed material before sowing. This is the simplest, most effective and fastest method of adding molybdenum.Also, in this way, the cost of the drug is minimized based on a certain number of seeds. Treatment is carried out in advance or immediately before sowing. The main condition for the success of the procedure is complete drying of the seed material after processing.
- Application directly into the soil. In this situation, optimal interaction between phosphorus and ammonium molybdate is achieved. The best effect is achieved by applying microfertilizer on the following types of soil:
- forest gray;
- sod-podzolic;
- alkaline chernozems;
- dried peat bogs.
- Foliar feeding. Treatment of seedlings has a significant effect. To obtain seeds or grains, plantings are processed during the flowering period. Grasses for hay are sprayed in the fall, after the leaves form.
The use of ammonium molybdate can increase yield by 20 percent or a third. This simple procedure is highly effective, economically justified, and the affordable cost of the substance makes the use of ammonium molybdate promising for both private households and large agricultural enterprises.
Precautionary measures
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, ammonium molybdate does not belong to the class of hazardous substances, but precautions must be taken when using it. First of all, they relate to the dosage of the drug, which must be strictly observed, since the accumulation of excessive amounts of ammonium molybdate will lead to toxicity of the final product - vegetables, fruits, grains or forage grasses.
For foliar feeding, prepare a solution of 5-10 grams of ammonium molybdate per 10 liters of water.
The use of microfertilizer requires compliance with the following rules:
- Wearing special clothing (long-sleeved shirts, trousers, hats) and personal protective equipment: masks, respirators, goggles.
- Avoid drinking, eating and smoking while working with ammonium molybdate. This is a necessary condition to protect the employee from ingesting a substance that could seriously harm his health.
- If the substance enters the respiratory system, you must go out into the open air and then consult a doctor.
After treatment, you need to take a shower and change clothes. In case of contact with skin, the drug must be washed off with plenty of water. The same must be done if it gets into the eyes. If there is pain, you should seek medical help.
If swallowed, induce vomiting by drinking at least two glasses of clean water. Any ailment should be grounds for visiting a medical facility.
If the rules are followed, the use of molybdenum microfertilizer does not harm the health of people, animals and insects, and does not harm the environment.
Drug compatibility
Ammonium molybdate is compatible with most microfertilizers and pesticides, but to obtain a working solution it is necessary to first check the compatibility of the selected preparations.
Storage and shelf life
The guaranteed shelf life is 3 years, subject to the following provisions:
- Contents in closed and labeled bags or containers.
- Dry place, protected from ultraviolet radiation.
- Storage separately from food and fodder.
Children, animals and unauthorized persons should not have access to the premises where ammonium molybdate is located.
Analogs
There is no complete analogue of the drug. It is possible to use molybdenum in the form of other compounds assimilated by plants.
