K-Carb-35™

Problems with potassium uptake are often pH-related, due of the inherent alkalinity of this element. K-Garb 35 involves potassium citrate - a buffered, super-available form of potassium.

A high-analysis, pH-buffered potassium source complexed with citric and fulvic acids. K-Carb-35™ is specifically designed for foliar fertilising fruit, vegetables and grain crops during the potassium-hungry fruit/seed-fill stage.

Packaging.

  • 200 litres (300kg).
    Weight per volume 1.435

Information:

  • Fruit size is potassium-dependent. Many leaf tests reveal inadequate potassium levels at the critical fruit-fill stage.
  • No unwanted tag-ons. Potassium fertilisers usually exist as a compound (ie. K-Nitrate, K-sulfate, K-chloride). Nitrates, sulfates and chlorides are often inappropriate inputs. K-Garb 35 provides high concentrations of pure potassium in an organic acid base.
  • Helps overcome lockups. Potassium can become trapped between clay platelets often making it inaccessible.
  • No risk of burning. Liquid potassium fertilisers are often harsh and alkaline with the likelihood of a phytotoxic response. pH-buffered K-Garb 35 has a near neutral pH and consequently more potassium can be applied without risking damage.
  • Enhances photosynthesis. Potassium governs the opening and closing of the stomata which affect the efficiency of photosynthesis. The process of photosynthesis produces produces 95% of the total plant weight.
  • A completely natural product (but not organically certified).
TYPICAL
ANALYSIS w/v
Potassium
12.7%
Also includes fulvic acid as a
biostimulant and complexing agents.
PROPERTIES
pH
7.3-7.9
Conductivity
85 - 89 mS/cm
Solubility
100%
Appearance
Brown liquid

 

Application Rates:

  • Before Flowering:
    Fruit Crops: 7 - 12 litres per hectare.
    Vegetables: 3 - 5 litres per hectare.
    Broadacre: 2 - 3 litres per hectare.
  • After Flowering:
    Fruit Crops: 8 - 12 litres per hectare.
    Vegetables: 5 - 10 litres per hectare.
    Broadacre: 3 - 5 litres per hectare.

Note:

  • Potassium is often only required following the major potassium draw down associated with flowering and fruit-set formation. Oversupply of potassium in the early stages of growth will often be at the expense of calcium availability.
  • Apply K-Garb 35 every two weeks from fruit set until harvest.

© Steve Cselka 2002 - 2011