Using AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer for Foliar Feeding Application

Growing with AGGRAND

Using AGGRAND Foliar Application

While plants do take up nutrients through their roots they cant always meet all of their nutrient demands that way. For example, if soil pH is higher (more alkaline) or lower (more Acidic) than the optimum range needed for plant growth, then essential nutrients become unavailable.

Foliar feeding is a very efficient way of providing nutrients during periods of peak nutrient demands, in situations where soil pH level is creating a nutrient deficiency and in periods of environmental stress. A foliar supplement is the quickest way to correct nutrient deficiencies with out sacrificing performance. Appling 2 oz 3 foliar supplements reduce the fertilizer rate needed for pre-plant, plant, and transplant applications, there by minimizing the potential of nutrient leaching.

With foliar application growers adopt one of two application methods: a calendar based approach where feeding begins on a certain date and continues in a set intervals throughout the growing season, or an approach based on the plants development stages in which reaching a critical stage (i.e. bud formation, first blossom, fruit set, ect.) is the cue for application. When feeding foliar, apply enough fertilizer solution to wet the foliage.

Effectiveness of foliar application is increased by raising the pH to around 6.0. After mixing the fertilizer with the water, test the pH with litmus paper. If the pH is below 5.5 then add baking soda one-half tsp. at a time until a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is reached per gallon of fertilizer mix. If the pH is above 6.5 then add 1tsp. of apple cider vinegar at a time until a solution pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is reached per gallon of fertilizer solution. The addition of surfactant (spreader-sticker) to the spray mix also increases the effectiveness of foliar application. Use a biodegradable vegetable oil based surfactant. Add 1 tablespoon to each gallon of spray mix and keep well-agitated.