China (Mainland)
Calcium Nitrate Granular (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate)
Calcium Nitrate Granular (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate)
Calcium Nitrate Granular is a water-soluble fertiliser for fertigation application on a wide range of fruit and vegetable crop
Specifications:
Chemical Formula | 5Ca(NO3)2.NH4NO3.10H2O |
Nitrogen Content (N) | 15.5% |
N in the NO3 form | >14.0% |
N in the NH4 form | <1.5% |
Calcium Content (Ca) | 19.0% |
Moisture | <0.5% |
pH (1.0% Solution) | 5-7 |
E.C. (0.1% Solution) | 1.3 mS/cm |
Physical Properties
Form | Granule |
Colour | White |
Bulk Density | 1.0 -1.1 g/ml |
Turbidity (3.5% Solution) | <25FTU |
Application:
Intended for application in the fertiliser, agricultural and horticultural industries.
Importance of Calcium & Nitrogen in plant growth.
- Calcium and Nitrogen are two of the most important elements for fruit growth
- Nitrogen is essential in all plant processes and is a key component of protein and chlorophyll.
- Calcium is necessary for proper functioning of growing points and is essential in the formation of cell walls. It also has an important role in Nitrogen metabolism.
- Calcium has a major effect on prolonging the storage life of fruit and vegetables and is a key element in fruit quality.
Calcium deficiency symptoms include:
- Stunted root system, yellowing and weakening of stem tips and leaves
- Leaf margin browning of green vegetables and loss of flowers and young fruit.
- Blossom end rot in tomatoes and capsicums and bitter pit in apples.
- Nitrogen deficiency will result in yellowing of vegetation, slow growth and delayed maturity.
Benefits of using Calcium Nitrate Granular
- Calcium Nitrate is a soluble granule ideal for use in fertigation and broadcasting.
- Calcium Nitrate supplies both Nitrogen and Calcium which are both essential for quality and optimum yield of horticulture crops.
- Nitrate nitrogen in Calcium Nitrate is readily available while the ammonium nitrogen is available more slowly.
- High level of Calcium present in Calcium Nitrate results in non-acidifying conditions in acid soils.
For application rates, seek professional agronomic advice.
