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The Agriculture group of ICL focuses on the production of open-field, tunnel and greenhouse crops which include (top and soft) fruits, vegetables, agricultural crops such as cereals, oil seed rape, potatoes, nursery stock and bulbs. Although we have a broad view in Specialty Agriculture, we have a tight focus on a crucial ingredient: quality.TRANSCRIPT
Precision Nutritionfor optimal results
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Specialty Fertilizers for Agriculture Get more from less
ContentIntroduction to ICL 4
Water Soluble Fertilizers 6 Agrolution Special 7 Solinure 8 Select 9 Agroleaf Power 10
Liquid Fertilizers 14 Agroleaf Liquid 14
Controlled Release Fertilizers 16 Agroblen 18 Agromaster 20 Agrocote 21
Wetting and water conservation agents 22 H2Flo 23
Specialties: Trace Elements 24 Micromax 24
Lallemand Plant Care Range 26 IntraCell 27 Cilus Plus 27 RISE S 28 RISE P 28
Growing Media 29
AngelaWeb 30
ICL Specialty Fertilizers, focus on qualityICL takes great pride in the integrity and value of its product portfolios and dedicated technical support services.
The Agriculture group of ICL focuses on the production of
open-field, tunnel and greenhouse crops which include
(top and soft) fruits, vegetables, agricultural crops such as
cereals, oil seed rape, potatoes, nursery stock and bulbs.
Although we have a broad view in Specialty Agriculture, we
have a tight focus on a crucial ingredient: quality.
The ICL perception of quality revolves around 3 key issues:
1 Innovation – ICL is the recognized standard
for product innovation and performance.
Innovation areas include controlled release
technologies, water-conditioning soluble
fertilizers and liquid fertilizers.
2 Best ingredients – What you give is what you
get! ICL only accepts the best ingredients to
provide consistent and trouble-free products
for optimal plant growth.
3 Reliability – ICL’s production methods are
verified by numerous “ISO” certifications.
FOLIAR FEED
DRIP FEED
CONTROLLED RELEASE
Innovative solutions for every crop
Optimal Plant Nutrition
Optimizing and modifying the nutritional status
of plants requires the correct products. ICL has
developed specialized fertilizer products that match
your application technique: foliar, drip or soil applied.
The product ranges for Agriculture are divided based
on these techniques. The products serve a clear
purpose in optimizing plant nutrition of your crops.
From exclusive controlled release technology to
high-quality drip feeding and fast and effective foliar
feeding, ICL has a nutritional solution that fits your
production system.
Making the choice for productivity
Many factors influence yield and quality and the
nutrition used is part of this. In reality, the nutritional
input is a small percentage of the total cost of
production but it has a major effect. If you consider
that the minerals and nutrients used are only 4% of
the total weight of the plant then the amount that they
contribute is immense. The correct nutrients used as
part of a nutrition programme are crucial for “steering”
the yield and quality of your crop. With products and
advice from ICL you are investing in a crop that is both
financially and personally rewarding.
A water soluble fertilizer for every needWater soluble fertilizer (WSF) products have a long history within ICL.
Our range of foliar and fertigation
products serve a unique function for
growers and are manufactured to perform
quickly and efficiently.
Fertigation is a technique by which soluble
fertilizers are mixed with the irrigation water
to enhance crop production. It is a highly
effective and flexible tool for controlling
placement, timing and nutrient application
method. This enables precise nutrition to be
applied according to the soil fertility status
and growth stage of any crop.
Foliar feeding provides an excellent
solution when the plant root system is not
functioning optimally or nutrition via the
soil is malfunctioning. This form of feeding
is ideal when root uptake is disturbed by
factors such as overly cold or warm soils,
high soil pH, high weed competition or
nematode infestation. Foliar fertilizers are
also perfect for use as a preventive tool
to avoid deficiencies and reduce stress
situations.
M-77 TechnologyM-77 is an exclusive package of compounds that have defined purposes. This package includes ingredients that enhance the delivery of the spray solution, its speedy uptake, and the effectiveness of the nutrients included on their target organs and tissues. An additional innovative, patented plant booster takes the plant nutrition even one step further.All these ingredients result in healthier and more productive crops.
DPI TechnologyICL Specialty Fertilizers’ Double Power Impact (DPI) technology complex provides an extra stimulant creating highly efficient photosynthetic reactions – the process by which plants use light as an energy source to make glucose out of carbon dioxide and water. This is achieved by boosting transpiration rates and chlorophyll levels.Of natural origin, the DPI bio-stimulant has been proven to improve transpiration levels leading to higher CO2 assimilation rates.The DPI complex also shows to improve chlorophyll levels in treated leaves, as well as leaf weight and size.Improvements in the availability of applied nutrients have also been demonstrated – particularly Nitrogen and Phosphate in the plant.
Advanced Foliar Fertilizer Technologies ensure your successFoliar fertilizer technology is a unique, dynamic and effective method of crop nutrition. The advanced R&D team and facilities of ICL have created some of the most innovative technologies around the globe in order to satisfy every grower of open-field, tunnel and greenhouse crops in the world.
Agrolution Special 31613-5-28+2CaO+2.5MgO+TEAgrolution Special 316 is a fantastic acidifying water soluble fertilizer. It is equipped with a full trace element package and designed to provide plant nutrition and solve soft water problems. Agrolution Special 316 includes calcium which increases the crops shelf life and helps prevent deficiencies such as blossom end rot.
Agrolution Special 1257-14-35+3.5MgO+TEAgrolution Special 125 delivers all necessary nutrients to the plant while improving nutrient availability. This product prevents deposits and blockages in the irrigation system because of its purity, solubility and acidifying effect.
Agrolution Special 31314-7-14+14CaO+TEAgrolution Special 313 is a fantastic acidifying water soluble fertilizer. It is equipped with a full trace element package and designed to provide plant nutrition and solve soft water problems. Agrolution Special 313 includes calcium which increases the crops shelf life and helps prevent deficiencies such as blossom end rot.
Agrolution Special 21412-6-29+7CaO+TEAgrolution Special 214 delivers all necessary nutrients to the plant while improving nutrient availability. It is made up of the purest ingredients and helps correct calcium deficiencies. It dissolves completely in the spray tank, which not only keeps the tank clean, but also prevents any spray blockage.
The all-in-one fertilizer solution for vegetable and fruit crops Agrolution is ICL’s top range of water-soluble fertilizers for agriculture.
It has been developed with a double objective: the availability of all nutrients in the correct
proportions and the convenience of solving water quality problems with one product.
Benefits of Agrolution
1 Special range contains analyses for calcium deficiencies
2 Delivers all necessary nutrients including trace elements
3 All-in-one convenience
4 Pure ingredients that disolve completely
5 Keeps systems clean and will clean your drip lines
6 Optimal TE package to meet plant requirements
The Solinure rangeProduct Analysis Intended use
Solinure 1 High K 10+5+40+2MgO+TE extra fruit maturation
Solinure 3 Extra K 12+5+36+2MgO+TE fruit maturation
Solinure 7 High N 24+12+12+2MgO+TE vegetative growth
Solinure 9 High P 12+36+12+2MgO+TE starter, root stimulator
Solinure No Urea 19-7-20+2MgO+TE Full Season
Good and easy!For a good and easy way to use WSF NPK, Solinure is the right choice. You can rely on
Solinure’s purity, ease of use and a marked crop response. The highest grade raw materials
on the market result in a product that is trouble-free during mixing and applications.
Benefits of Solinure
1 Smart designs: a complete range with the right analyses for every crop need
2 Special analyses: particularly useful for cool and dark winter production
3 Clean materials: low impurities ingredients
4 Complete nutrition: strong level of MgO with appropriate Trace Elements in the GT line
5 Optimal TE package to meet plant requirements
Theseproducts will be available from January
2016
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Select range provides with all ingredients growers needOur Select range of fully soluble single source, fertigation fertilizers are extremely pure
and offer great consistency.
Highly efficient, Select products can be used
in combination with other Select fertilizers or
compounded products, such as Agrolution or
Solinure, or alternatively as single fertilizers.
With different crop growth stages requiring
tailored fertilizer recipes, the Select range
provides growers with all the ingredients
they need.
Select MAP12-61-0Mono-ammonium phosphate is ideal for use at the initial growth phase of all crops, immediately before and after seeding and (trans)planting. Select MAP is a whitish crystalline powder, chloride- and sodium- free. It is the ideal fertilizer to increase the availability of soil-phosphorus, especially in calcareous soils. It is highly soluble at (370 g/liter water (at 20°C).
Select MKP0-51.5-34Select mono-potassium phosphate is the most concentrated straight fertilizer, it contains 86% pure nutrients (P and K). But it also has one of the lowest salt index among fertilizers, which makes it ideal for use in hydroponics. The product is white, sodium- and chloride- free and has no impurities. Its solubility is 230 g/liter water (at 20°C).
Select KCI0-0-61Select potassium chloride is the ideal product for chloride- tolerant crops. It is the richest potassium fertilizer though the least expensive one. Select KCI is a nitrogen-free potassium carrier, which is an important trait at the bulking up of many vegetables and fruits. It improves fruit color, sweetness and oil content. The product is white, contains negligible amounts of heavy metals and is highly soluble at 330 g/liter water (at 20°C).
Select PeKacid0-59-20This is the only solid, highly acidic, crystalline and straight product in the fertigation fertilizers marketplace that contains such high concentrations of P and K. This white fertilizer is sodium and chloride free, and extremely soluble, at 670 g/liter water (at 20°C). Due to its high acidity it helps keep drippers clean. Furthermore, its high acidity enables tank- mixing it with calcium and magnesium carriers although it contains high rates of phosphorus.
Agroleaf Power High N31-11-11+TEAgroleaf Power High N is a complete foliar feeding pack that will help prevent deficiencies of major and minor elements. Especially in stressed or poor growing circumstances where root uptake is difficult (e.g. cold, wet weather conditions, high soil pH).
Agroleaf Power High P12-52-5+TEMade from the purest, raw ingredients on the market Agroleaf Power High K is fully soluble in cold water with no risk of spray blockage. Formulated for tuber initiation in potatoes, root development in vegetable transplants after planting and for improved blossoming of fruiting crops, Agroleaf Power High P helps prevent trace element deficiency problems.
Agroleaf Power: A unique water soluble fertilizerAgroleaf Power delivers proven results at critical stages of the crop.
It boasts outstanding purity and high nutrient
content (zero chlorides) as well as exclusive
M-77 technology and a Double Power Impact
(DPI) complex which guarantees good uptake
and prolonged availability of micro-elements.
With all macro and micro-elements covered
in the Agroleaf Power range there is a
product for every growth stage which will
correct nutrient imbalances as well as minor
deficiencies. Due to being made from high
quality and pure raw materials, Agroleaf
Power products dissolve quickly and totally
making application easy.
Benefits of Agroleaf Power
1 Extends the availability of applied nutrients
2 Can be used during periods of intensive growth
3 Can be used where environmental (abiotic) stress conditions are high
4 Highly concentrated foliar feed, meaning less product to handle
5 Superior delivery and uptake of nutrients from M-77
6 DPI boosts transpiration rates and chlorophyll levels
Agroleaf Power High K15-10-31+TEAgroleaf Power High K corrects and prevents potassium and other various deficiencies and is useful in locations where nutrient access via the roots is poor. Suitable for many crops, including potatoes, sugar beet, beans and fruiting crops, Agroleaf Power High K will promote early ripening, intensified fruit colour and help to increase crop firmness.
Agroleaf Power Total20-20-20+TEAgroleaf Power Total is a complete foliar feeding that will help prevent deficiencies of all major and minor elements. Especially in stressed or poor growing circumstances where root uptake is difficult (e.g. cold, wet weather conditions, high soil pH). The unique M-77 chelating and stimulant formula in Agroleaf Power Total guarantees good uptake through the leaves and prolonged availability of microelements.
Agroleaf Power Magnesium10-5-10+16MgO+32SO3+TEAgroleaf Power Magnesium contains NPK, MgO and SO3. It cures and prevents magnesium deficiencies found in soils like: acidic, light and sand. It also increases photosynthesis and chlorophyll creation. It is great to use for crop recovery, stress relief and cell stretching. Containing sulphate, Agroleaf Power Magnesium is recommended for nurturing brassica crops while the trace element package also makes it suitable for oil crops such as oil seed rape.
Agroleaf Power Calcium11-5-19+2.5MgO+9CaO+TEAn excellent fit in situations where calcium deficiencies easily occur, e.g. low transpiration or calcium sensitive crops such as lettuce, cabbage and fruits, Agroleaf Power Calcium helps prevent trace element deficiency problems and the improved foliar uptake extends access to microelements.
Agroleaf Special Manganese12% Manganese EDTAAgroleaf Special Manganese is a premium fully water-soluble foliar feed, widely used in agriculture and horticulture to prevent and control manganese deficiencies in a wide variety of crops, like cereals, vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. The product also contains X3, a specific amino acid that facilitates the absorption of this compound into plant leaves and therefor provide an effective uptake.
ICL’s vision is to harness our assets and capabilities to be a leader in the development of innovative and creative solutions that address the essential needs of humanity in an ever changing world
The liquid fertilizer for foliar applicationEase to use, easy to dilute and easy to store.
The new precision foliar liquid range Agroleaf Liquid features unique products designed to
eliminate deficiencies, and boost plant growth during critical growth stages. The Agroleaf
Liquid range features products are easy to use and tank mixable.
Agroleaf Liquid Calcium+7% w/w Ca (9.8% as CaO)This innovative liquid fertilizer is fortified with three technologies to boost absorption to help avoid Ca deficiencies in fruit and vegetable crops. Agroleaf Liquid Calcium+ is a blend of calcium combined with amino acids, plant sugars, lignates and an industry leading surfactant. Calcium is important because it is essential for root development, shelf life of all produce and the building of cell walls within the plant and the produce.
Highly effective natural chelating agents, amino acids are essential building blocks of all living matter and in plants play a key role in photosynthesis. Calcium+ is fortified with four amino acids - glycine, glutamine acid, mono sodium glutamate and L-Arginine – which all enhance Ca uptake. Glycine and glutamic acid are fundamental metabolites in the formation of vegetable tissue and chlorophyll synthesis, while L-Arginine increases synthesis of flower and fruit related hormones.
The plant sugar, dextrose monohydrate, is an immediately available plant food source, while the non-ionic surfactant − with excellent spreading and wetting properties − further improves the speed of Ca uptake and coverage on the leaf surface.
Agroleaf Liquid Total+7-7-7+Zn&MnTotal+ is a balanced nutrient and plant biostimulant. It has been formulated to provide the plant with targeted stress relief when the plant needs it most. During periods of stress caused by both environmental and pesticide applications Total+ will provide the plant with Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium along with chelated zinc and Manganese and a seaweed extract biostimulant. Total+ acts as a safener for pesticide, herbicide, insecticide application to help prevent any negative effects on the plant during a period where it is already under stress from disease pressure.
Total+ is very versatile and, having been formulated with a citric acid based delivery system to aid penetration of foliar applied products, it can be applied as a foliar nutrient on its own or with other foliar sprays including pesticides.
ICL provides the agronomic advice and technical back-up you would expect
from a leading global company
Controlled release fertilizers (CRF)Controlled release fertilizers are fertilizer granules which are covered with a semi-
permeable coating (a kind of membrane). After application water penetrates
through the semi-permeable coating and starts to dissolve the nutrients present in
the granule. The release of nutrients starts once they have been partially dissolved.
A pump-like action is initiated due to differences in osmotic pressure (see diagram).
The plant is able to take up the released nutrients.
CRF work at temperatures above freezing (0°C). Influenced by the temperature,
the membrane regulates the daily release of nutrients. At higher temperatures the
release of nutrients will be faster. At lower temperatures it will be slower, in line
with the nutritional needs of the plant.
CRF play an important role in improving
yield, reducing nutrient losses and
simplifying fertilizer application.
These products help to regulate the
nutrient levels through the entire plant’s
growth cycle. Younger plants are not
harmed or stressed from excess salt levels,
while mature plants have enough nutrition
to last until the end of the growth cycle.
A simple one time application of CRF
delivers targeted nutrition that leads
to uniform growth, optimal yield and
resistant plants with a lot less effort –
maximum results with minimal effort.
Benefits of E-Max z Coating’s thin weight allows
for higher nutrient ratios, making it possible to reduce application rates and frequency
z Increased coating durability enhances blending and application
z Controlled and consistent nutrient release timing
z Reduced point of salinity index level protects against toxicity when applied banded in row
z Maximized use efficiency of nutritients saves on input costs
z Reduces leaching, volatilization and other forms of nutrient losses
Under influence of the soil temperature moisture penetrates the semi permeable E-Max coating and dissolves the nutrient core
The moisture uptake and dissolution of the nutrient core results in buildup of osmotic pressure inside the E-Max coated granule
The osmotic pressure causes the nutrient solution to release through microscopic pores in the E-Max coating
The nutrients are fully released and the E-Max coating desintegrates into the soil
E-Max Release TechnologyE-Max release technology is a (reacted) polymer coating
for use on essential components including micronutrients
and macronutrients to improve nutrient efficiency
and plant utilization. The release of nutrition is based
upon moisture and temperature, offering predictable
longevities, even under the warmest conditions.
E-Max coating
Nutrient Core
Advantages ofControlled Release Fertilizers
z Crop uniformity due to controlled nutrition
z Greater protection against early season “salt stress”
z More or equal yield with less mineral input due to continual feeding
z Improved quality due to balanced nutrition
z Easier to-use because of fewer applications
z High confidence that plant health is optimized
z Higher nutrient efficiency due to reduced losses
z Unique formulations for every application.
With CRF, the supply
of nutrient matches
the demand of the
plants to give both
optimal growth and
nutrient efficiency.
CRF Application Other fertilizers
Complete control over nutritional programmesA perfect match of supply and demand, Agroblen gives commercial growers complete
control over their nutritional programs.
Due to Agroblen being available in differing
longevities, growers can apply multiple
applications or just once a year depending
on the crop’s needs. The ideal combination
of efficiency and simplicity. Agroblen is the
smart choice!
Promoting faster growth and greater
uniformity, Agroblen helps reduce soil
compaction as a single application lasts the
whole season, which also means less work.
Environmentally-friendly, it synchronizes
nutrient supply and demand reducing
nutrient loss. Agroblen products utilize two
ICL Specialty Fertilizers coating technologies
providing controlled release of the core
nutrients. The Poly-S coating system provides
nitrogen to the plant while the resin coating
provides controlled release of nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium at the same time.
Benefits of Agroblen
1 Improved yield – faster growth with uniform plant sizing
2 Less soil compaction – only one application needed that lasts the whole season
3 Less work – a simple one-time application method
4 Environmentally friendly – synchronization of nutrient supply and uptake for reduced nutrient loss
How Agroblen worksAgroblen contains encapsulated NPK. After Agroblen
is applied to the soil, the moisture penetrates the
capsule, dissolving the nutrients and triggering their
gradual release.
Water vapour penetrates the granule, the elements are dissolved and gradually released.
Resin Technology
Agroblen26-5-11+2MgO+TE Agroblen 26-5-11+2MgO is a partly coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. It contains additional SO3 so ideal for Sulphur requiring crops. Release of nutrients will last 2-3 months but the uncoated nutrients will give a strong start in the beginning of the growth cycle.
Agroblen15-8-16+5MgO Agroblen 15-8-16+5MgO is the perfect, Poly-S and resin-coated base fertilizer for vegetables and fruits. It is a 79% coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. Extra magnesium is included to enhance photosynthesis and plant energy. The combination of both coating technologies ensures enough nutrients to feed the crop for 5-6 months.
Agroblen18-5-10+4CaO+2MgO Agroblen 18-5-10+4CaO+2MgO is a fully coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. It has enough nutrients to feed the strawberry plant for 2 – 3 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth. Additionally, calcium is included to encourage cell wall development and plant growth. Lastly, magnesium is included to enhance photosynthesis and plant energy.
Agroblen20-10-10+4MgO Agroblen 20-10-10+4MgO is the perfect, Poly-S and resin-coated base fertilizer for vegetables, fruits and field grown nursery stock. It is a partially coated NPK controlled release fertilizer designed for medium to long-term crops. It has enough nutrients to feed the plant throughout its 5 – 6 month crop cycle. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.
Agroblen15-9-9+3MgO This Agroblen 15-9-9+3MgO product is the perfect, resin-coated base fertilizer for year-round crops and trees. It is a 92% coated, NPK controlled release fertilizer. It has enough nutrients to feed the tree or plant for 12 – 14 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.
Agroblen15-25-10+3MgO Agroblen 15-25-10+3MgO is a NPK, partially Poly-S coated controlled release fertilizer designed for short-term open field crops like lettuce. The N is 60% coated while the PK is completely uncoated. It has enough nutrients to feed the plant for 2 – 3 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a uniform crop growth.
Agroblen11-21-9+6MgO Agroblen 11-21-9+6MgO is designed as a base fertilizer for field-grown nursery stock, reforestation and long cycle fruit and vegetable crops. It is a fully coated NPK controlled release fertilizer designed for medium to long-term crops. It has enough nutrients to feed the plant throughout its 8 – 9 month crop cycle. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.
Agromaster High N/High K19-5-20+4MgO
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Agromaster High N / High K delivers enough controlled release nitrogen (34%) to ensure continuous feeding for 2 – 3 months. The high potassium levels encourage an increase in the size of fruits and vegetables. The magnesium content increases photosynthesis and plant energy.
Agromaster High P11-48-0 Agromaster High P is a 75% coated product with a release period of 1-2 months. This analysis is created to give plants a good start via the uncoated N and P and continue the a steady supply of N and P in the later period of the growth cycle when nutrient demand gets higher.
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Agromaster High K delivers enough controlled release nitrogen (32%) to ensure continuous feeding for 2 – 3 months. The extra potassium levels increase the size and number of fruits and vegetables that crops produce. The added magnesium content increases photosynthesis and plant energy. It contains low amounts of chloride and sodium which keeps salinity low. Its sulfate content ensures for proper sulfur nutrition.
Agromaster High P Mini10-43-0 Agromaster High P Mini is 75% coated product with a release period of 1-2 months. It is a special selected starter product with a granular size of 1-2.5 mm. The advantage of a mini granule is that there will be a very fine distribution of nutrients close to the plant roots.
Superior in performance but simple to useFor enhanced crop production performance, your fertilizer program must be superior
to maintain a secure and profitable business. For this reason, ICL created Agromaster -
a product that is superior in performance, but simple to use.
Fertilizers have to work optimally every
second of the day. Agromaster combines
ICL’s advanced technology with specially
selected conventional granules.
This powerful combination provides nitrogen
control and high-quality performance in one
uniform product.
Benefits of Agromaster
1 Balanced nutrition for short cycle crops, up to 3 months longevity of nitrogen
2 Free-flowing without risking segregation or caking
3 Bespoke mixes of Agromaster are available for your crop in your situation
4 Prevents soil salinization with low chloride and sodium
5 Contains innovative, state of art, E-Max Release Technology
Coated Nitrogen with E-Max technology
Product NPK Analysis Longevity Technology
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Agrocote P 11-47-0
E-Max Release Technology is a reacted polymer coating for use on macronutrients and micronutrients to improve nutrient efficiency and plant utilization. The release of nutrition is based upon moisture and temperature, offering predictable longevities, even under the warmest conditions.
The pure technology productAgrocote products are 100% coated products based on one of the ICL coating
technologies. These technologies provide up to 6 months release longevity.
Benefits of Agrocote
1 Highly durable coating that provides consistent, gradual nutrients release
2 Delivers the core nutrients during up to 6 months. Therefore, it can be employed for most short- and medium term growth crops
3 The durable coating secures less product breakage hence- longer residual feeding
4 A coating technology for all circumstances
Wetting and water conservation agentsWetting agents work to create an environment in the substrate that promotes
uniform water movement and wetting.
Wetting and water conservation agents
are used so that substrates, including soil,
will hydrate uniformly when watered. This
is very important when the medium is dry,
as it often is with new plantings, or when it
fails to get watered on a regular basis.
Occasionally, with new plantings, the
irrigation water will “pond” or “puddle” on
top or channel down the insides of the bag
or container without readily infiltrating the
medium. Both of these situations will use
excessive water that could be eliminated
by using a wetting and water conservation
agent.
Wetting agents work to create an
environment in the substrate that
promotes uniform water movement
and wetting. More uniform distribution
of water and dissolved nutrients allows
plants to grow more vigorously and
promotes optimum root growth. Improved
air to water ratios, vital for optimum
plant growth, are also established when a
wetting agent is used.
If the substrate or soil dries out between
irrigation cycles, it will rewet rapidly
and uniformly if a wetting and water
conservation agent has been used. This
can dramatically speed up the time it takes
for water to infiltrate a medium saving
time and money with every watering.
Root Activator for H2Flo
z Root Activator stimulates root hair production leading to a greater root mass.
z Plants treated with Root Activator show increases in both secondary rooting and root hair number in comparison to untreated roots
z Root Activator combines plant Biostimulants and surfactants that work synergistically to promote increased root mass
z Untreated gave an average of 22 root hairs per cm of root whereas Root Activator treated roots had and average of 236 root hairs per cm of root. Untreated root Root Activator treated root
Benefits of H2Flo
1 Significantly reduces irrigation requirements
2 Can be used in conjunction with fertilizers
3 Works quickly with all substrates and soils
4 Effectly through the substrate and not just at the surface
5 Excellent spreading and penetration characteristics
6 Flexible application programmes and flexible water rates
7 High strength product, contains 88% surfactant for superior performance
Improving the efficiency of water and fertilizersH2Flo increases crop productivity by improving the efficiency of water and fertilizers.
H2Flo is an unique blend of surfactants to
ICL. It has been designed to move water and
fertilizers quickly and efficiently through
different substrates. The advances made
in surfactant technology means that this
product leads the way in water conservation
and provides growers and farmers with the
most advanced wetting agents available.
H2Flo can be applied by drip, centre pivot,
overhead irrigation, boom sprayer and
knapsack sprayer.
Specialties: Trace elementsDeficiencies under control!
Micromax WS is a range of premium water soluble fertilizers which are used in agriculture
and horticulture to prevent and control deficiencies. It is equally efficient when applied
by fertigation and by foliar spray and can be used in a wide variety of crops, like cereals,
vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. The Micromax WS products are easy to use and tank
mixable.
Micromax WS IronFe chelate EDDHA 6%Micromax WS Iron is a premium fully water-soluble fertilizer, consisting of EDDHA-chelated iron plus X3, a specific biostimulant that enhances the absorption of the Fe-chelate compound into plant leaves resulting in optimum uptake by a large variety of crops.
Micromax WS Iron can be mix easily and safely used in agriculture and horticulture to prevent and control iron deficiencies in a wide variety of crops, like cereals, vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. It is equally efficient when applied by fertigation and by foliar spray.
Micromax WS TE-MixCu-EDTA+Fe-EDTA & DTPA+Mn-EDTA+ Zn-EDTA+Mo+BMicromax WS TE-Mix is a premium fully water-soluble trace element mix, consisting of all major trace-elements (TE), whereby all cationic ones are present in chelated form. It also contains X3, a biostimulant facilitating the absorption of all trace-element compounds into plant leaves and enhancing optimum uptake of the trace elements by a large variety of crops.
Micromax WS TE-Mix can be easily and safely used in agriculture and horticulture crops. Although main application method is fertigation, it can also be applied by foliar spray.
The highest grade materials for the best results.
Lallemand Plant Care RangeThe Lallemand Plant Care range includes naturally occurring micro-organism
products and micro-organism derivative products that assist plants by improving
nutrient uptake, stimulating growth and improving health.
Three of the four innovative products from
the Lallemand range, Cilus Plus, Rise P
and Rise S, contain patented rhizobacteria
strains that free up phosphorus or sulphur
that is currently unavailable or in less
available forms in the soil.
The fourth product, IntraCell, is a natural
osmoprotectant helping to secure yield
and quality by protecting crops from
stresses during key development phases.
Proper use of beneficial bacteria productsWhen applied with water in such a way that the
product in solution or suspension can reach
the plants’ root zone the contained symbiotic
rhizobacteria (which are activated by hydration
and the presence of root exudates) will rapidly
populate the root area in sufficient numbers to
result in numerous beneficial outcomes. This effect,
as illustrated opposite, is very similar to the widely
accepted advantageous outcomes of populating the
intestines of animals and humans with beneficial
microbes.
Inside theintestine
Outside the root
Root hairs
Micro-organisms
ROOTS ARE LIKE INTESTINES, ONLY INSIDE OUT
Naturally secures yield and qualityIntraCell, containing a minimum of 97% glycine
betaine, is the purest commercial form available. The
product allows this natural stress protectant to be
applied easily to plants of all types that are requiring
assistance to fend off production robbing stresses.
The active substance glycine betaine (trimethyl glycine) is a powerful osmoprotectant. It allows plant cells to naturally defend themselves against a wide range of stresses imposed on them. IntraCell improves crop performance particularly under conditions of environmental stress caused by heat, salinity, drought, excessive water and cold. By reducing the negative effects of these particular stress factors IntraCell encourages normal metabolic processes. This results in enhanced photosynthesis with better utilisation of foliar or soil applied nutrients and thus increased crop yields and quality.
Healthy growth and better yieldsCilus Plus, which is a patented product, contains a
minimum of 1010 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per gram
of naturally occurring Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
Strain IT45.
This specially selected soil rhizobacterium aggressively colonises the area around the plant roots (rhizosphere) and feeds on root exudates. The feeding rhizobacteria in turn secrete enzymes (phytases) and other metabolites that enable a better uptake of plant nutrients such as phosphorus and metallic ions. The overall result is healthier plants with lower root disease effects, lower mortality rates, better growth, higher yields and improved quality. Cilus Plus is suitable for use with seedlings, indoor crops, salads, soft and top fruits, vines and ornamentals.
Benefits of IntraCell
1Helps plants defend themselves against environmental stresses caused by heat, salinity, drought, excessive water and cold
2 Recommended for top and soft fruit, vines, vegetables, salad crops and ornamental plants
3 Zero harvest interval and no harmful residue
Benefits of Cilus Plus
1 Formulated for use during propagation and through fertigation
2 Improved root health and larger root mass in established plants
3Decreased stress sensitivity and increased productivity along with improved soil health and ecology
Benefits of RISE P
1 Formulated for use in a range of broad acre crops
2Suitable for all field crops including oilseed rape, cereals, potatoes, root crops, brassicas, alliums and legumes
3 High solubilisation activity for phosphorus, helping to start plants off
4 Increased availability of trace elements
Benefits of RISE S
1 Sulphur oxidization making sulphur more available to plants
2 Stimulates root and root hair development helping plants access more water and nutrients
3 Recommended for broad acre crops including oilseed rape, cereals, legumes and sugar beet
4Suitable for vegetable crops including brassicas, alliums, root vegetables and and salads
An innovative PGPR plus yeast fractionsParticularly focused on increasing phosphorus and
metallic ions availability to plants. RISE P contains a
minimum of 109 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per gram
of naturally occurring Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
Strain IT45 plus beneficial yeast derivatives.
The yeast extract, which is high in amino acids and oligosaccharides, enhances microbial growing conditions and the IT45, which is a specially selected and patented soil rhizobacterium, aggressively colonises the area around the plant roots and feeds on root exudates. The feeding rhizobacteria in turn secrete enzymes and other metabolites that enable a better uptake of plant nutrients such as phosphorus and metallic ions. The overall result is healthier soil and plants with less disease, lower mortality rates, better growth, higher yields and improved quality.
An innovative plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)Particularly focused on increasing sulphur availability
to plants. RISE S contains the naturally occurring
micro-organism Delftia acidovorans (Strain RAY209)
at a minimum of 108 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per
millilitre.
This specifically selected soil rhizobacterium is attracted to exudates from plant roots and will rapidly travel towards growing roots colonizing the root zone once it gets there. These rhizobacteria have a number of beneficial modes of action that positively impact on plant root growth and health. Depending upon environmental and soil conditions these benefits can ultimately support higher yields and improved quality in a wide variety of crops.
Growing MediaConsistent quality professional substrates
Growing media remains a key sector of our business. ICL offers an extended range of Levington proprietary
growing media products, many with premium coir content, for fruit crops.
The company has its own supplies of quality UK peat,
as well as sources of high quality imported peats. Well
positioned close to other raw materials we have secure
supplies of quality wood fibre and bark and professional
grade coir. At ICL we have many years of experience of
working with coir, initially for inclusion in Levington peat
reduced growing media mixes.
Recent major investment to upgrade our Nutberry
growing media production site, near Annan in Dumfries
and Galloway, has included the installation of a bespoke
coir rehydration facility giving us complete control over
the process. As well as peat reduced mixes, we supply an
excellent quality coir stand-alone substrate for the soft
fruit sector.
We aim to supply growers what they want – a consistent
quality product when they want it – our goal being a
maximum five day lead time from when an order is
released to production. ICL will provide full technical
backup, including visits to grower operations to discuss
their requirements.
Designed by experts at ICL, AngelaWeb 2.0 takes precision nutrition to the next level.
Containing over 900 individual recommendations, tailored to specific fruit and vegetables crops, AngelaWeb 2.0 takes in to
account the crop type, variety, growing media and growth phase to display the specific nutritional demands. By inputting
information regarding the water source and how it is applied, and selecting the fertilizer products of choice, AngelaWeb 2.0
calculates a regime tailored to the exact needs of the crop.
z Designed by the experts
in precision nutrition for
professionals
z Helps ensure the crop gets
exactly what it requires
z Set to play a key role
helping UK growers
comply with the new water
framework directive
z Maximise your crop yields
z No more nutrient wastage
z Increase productivity
z Save precious
management time
Giving your crops what they need?Many factors impact on plant quality and correct nutrition is among the most important. It not only has a key role to play in preventing plant diseases, but is vital to healthy growth and, where appropriate, crop yield – therefore ultimately its financial performance.
Plants need the correct nutrients depending on the growth stage, the growing media and its pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC). Water quality is another key parameter and on many nurseries can change through the season when switching between different water sources. How it is applied to crop also has an impact.
Saving you time, money and helping the environmentWhile some find manually calculating crop nutrition programmes for different crop stages somewhat daunting, it can also be time consuming,
AngelaWeb 2.0 looks to save precious management time and decrease any errors in nutrient calculations. With the rising price of mineral raw materials and transport costs, fertilizer is a significant input cost. Apply too little and crop quality/yield suffers, apply too much and money is wasted, the environment suffers and growers may fall foul of the new water framework directive.
How it works...Web based, AngelaWeb 2.0 is straightforward to operate and apply. First the crop, including the variety, as well as growing media type and growth phase is selected. From this the crop’s specific nutritional demands are displayed as well as the option to create Controlled Release Fertilizer simulations. The next step involves inputting data from a detailed analysis of the water source and how it is to be applied. Next, by selecting from a list of ‘straights’ or water soluble fertilizers, the software calculates a fertilizer regime. In support of this, it generates a graph showing the percentage of the plants nutritional needs being fulfilled at each growth stage, as well as the EC level.
As the season progresses if certain elements changes, such as the water source, the existing data can be retrieved and changes quickly made. The software, having made the necessary tweaks and adjustments to the fertilizer programme, produces new print outs and reports.
AngelaWeb 2.0 generatesgraphs showing thepercentage of the plantsnutritional needs beingfulfilled at each growthstage and at the EC level.
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