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SOIL & FOLIAR COPPER



Analysis W/V
Nitrogen (N) 15.0%
Phosphorus (P2O5) 22.9%
Potassium (K2O) 1.2%
Sulphur (S) 1.0%
Magnesium (MgO) 0.06%
Copper (Cu) 2.0%

Product Description: Highly stable solution of copper in a chelate form to enable its quick uptake by plants.

Density: 1.40 g/mL
Solubility: Complete

Copper Deficiency
Copper is needed for protein synthesis, and in deficiency, there is a build-up of non-protein nitrogen compounds in leaves. Copper activates several enzymes, and in a severe deficiency, plants are stunted, exhibit delayed maturity, or may fail to grow altogether.

Copper deficiency is often seen on acid soils, or soils with low levels of organic matter. Usually, when visual deficiency symptoms (wilting of young leaves and chlorosis) become apparent, the damage to productivity is already done. Deep- rooted crops such as canola and lupin respond well to applications of copper, when levels of organic matter at depth are low. Grain analysis, and treatment of soil, or foliar applications can ensure productivity is not lost.

Application Rates: Apply Soil and Foliar Copper early to soil, at a rate of 2 litres per hectare for mild deficiency, or for severe deficiency, at a rate of 3 litres per hectare.

Water (minimum): Broad-acre crops at 50 litres per hectare and horticultural crops at 400 litres per hectare.

 

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