Fertilizer "Nutrivant" is a series of fertilizers that are intended for various types of plants. They are used for fruit and ornamental crops that are grown in open ground or in greenhouse conditions. A distinctive feature of the product is its ability to attach to leaves and act for a long period of time. The composition includes a whole range of useful substances that are necessary for the normal development of plants.
Composition, release form and principle of action
This Israeli fertilizer refers to preparations that are used for foliar application. Its production is based on a special technology – “fertivant”. It was developed by Israeli and American scientists. Thanks to this mechanism, the active components are stored on the leaves for 28 days. They gradually enter the plant and spread evenly throughout its structure, including the roots.
The chemical does not provoke the destruction of green fragments of sprouts. It does not cause burns or dieback of foliage.
The composition of the product depends on the plants for which it is intended. The universal preparation includes phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen, which are contained in it in equal parts. Each component accounts for 19%. Additional components include:
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- manganese;
- molybdenum;
- iron;
- copper.
Some types of fertilizers include additional substances, in particular sulfur and boron. All fertilizers from this plant
Types of "Nutrivant"
Today there are many fertilizers from the Nutrivant and Nutrivant Plus groups on sale. They are divided according to composition and purpose. The most popular fertilizers include:
- “Universal” - it can be used for foliar feeding of any plants. The composition can be used at the stage of active growth, before flowering.
- “Potato” – intended for foliar feeding of potatoes. The composition is also used in fertigation systems.
- “Pumpkin” - it can be used for foliar feeding of cucumbers, zucchini, and squash. The product can be used for plants grown in greenhouses or in open ground.
- “Tomato” – used for foliar feeding of plants from the Solanaceae family. The composition is suitable for tomatoes, peppers, eggplants.
- “Fruit” – suitable for improving the development of fruit trees. The composition can also be used for berry bushes.
- “Grape” - the composition can be used for foliar feeding of different grape varieties.
- "Unicrop" is considered a relatively new drug. The product is used before harvesting to improve the marketability of fruits. The drug helps make them larger, increase sugar content, improve taste and aroma.
- “Sugar beet” - used exclusively for this plant.
- “Corn” – used when growing crops for grain.
- “Oil crops” - fertilizing is used for sunflower, soybeans, rapeseed, which are grown for oil production.
- “Grain” – used for cereals. However, the composition is not used for feed and food oats.
- “Rice” – suitable for fertilizing rice in flooded fields. It is not worth feeding dry rice with the product.
- “Malting barley” – the drug is used to fertilize barley, which is grown for beer wort.
- "Drip" - used as an alternative to universal fertilizer in drip irrigation systems. The advantage of the drug is the absence of sediment for a week or even more.
What plants are they used for?
Fertilizer is used to feed various crops. These include:
- tomatoes;
- potato;
- cereals;
- oilseeds;
- grape;
- corn;
- beet;
- fruit trees and shrubs.
Instructions and dosage
To prepare the fertilizer for use, you need to fill the sprayer with hot water. Its temperature should be at least 90 degrees. There should be no more than 3/4 water in the container.After this, you need to add the required amount of fertilizer and add water to get the full volume. The composition must be cooled before use.
The timing of application of the composition depends on its type:
- Grain fertilizer is used at the germination and tillering stage. It can also be used at the stage of crops entering the tube.
- The potato preparation is used during the emergence of sprouts. Then it should be applied at the stage of bud formation and during the flowering period.
- Grape fertilizer should be used after stretching the stepsons up to 15 centimeters. Repeated spraying is carried out at the stage of fruit formation. The composition should be used one more time after 2 weeks.
- Oilseed fertilizer is used after the formation of 4-6 leaves and at the stage of bud formation.
- Sugar beets should be fed at the stage of appearance of 4 leaves. A repeated procedure is carried out after the formation of the ovaries.
- Tomato fertilizer should be used at the stage of bud formation and fruit formation.
The average consumption of the chemical is 30 grams per 10 liters of water. This volume will be enough for 100 square meters of planting.
Safety in use
When using fertilizer, you must follow safety rules. In this case, you must wear personal protective equipment - goggles, a respirator, gloves.
What is compatible with
The composition can be used with other mineral complexes. However, it cannot be combined with fertilizers that include calcium, iron or aluminum.
How to store it correctly
It is recommended to store the drug in a dry and dark place. It should be kept separate from food and medicine. The shelf life of the product is 3 years.
What can be replaced
Plantafol and Master are considered effective analogues of the drug.
"Nutrivant" is an effective preparation that is used to feed various crops. In order for the composition to give the desired results, you must strictly follow the instructions.
