Nutri-Key Iron Shuttle™

Chlorophyll management is closely related to iron availability.

Iron is the most abundant element but this reluctant element is often not plant available. Iron plays a major role in maintaining the maximum green required for high-production photosynthesis. Iron Shuttle™ offers chelated iron in a balanced formulation which covers the full spectrum of 'background nutrition'.

Packaging.

  • 1 litre (1.37kg), 5 litres (6.7kg), 20 litres (27.2kg), 200 litres (280kg), 1000 litres (1365kg).
    Weight per volume: 1.3

Information:

  • Features all of the standard Shuttle benefits.
  • Chelated iron is an essential if iron is required, as sulfate-based iron is a notorious leaf-burner.
  • To the best of our knowledge, Nutri-Key Iron Shuttle™ features the highest chelated iron percentage ever produced.

The Functions of Iron

  • One of the essential elements required for biological nitrogen fixation.
  • Adequate iron in plant-available form is required for protein synthesis.
  • An indispensable oxygen carrier for chlorophyll production.
  • A central component of respiratory enzyme systems.
  • Increases leaf thickness which in turn enhances nutrient flow which eventually increases yield.
  • Iron makes the leaf darker with more capacity to absorb solar energy and it also increases the waxy sheen on the leaf.

 

TYPICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Micro-nutrients w/v
Macro-nutrients
Iron
11.86%
Nitrogen as Nitrate nitrogen
900 mg/L
Zinc
900 mg/L
Potassium as Complexed Potassium
1740 mg/L
Manganese
800 mg/L
Sulfur
5.20%
Boron
400 mg/L
Calcium
800 mg/L
Copper
300 mg/L
Magnesium
300 mg/L
Molybdenum
100 mg/L
Silica
85 mg/L
Cobalt
30 mg/L
Sodium
10 mg/L
Carbon
5.70%
PROPERTIES
pH
3.5-4.5
Conductivity
36.8 mS/cm
Solubility
100%
Appearance
Brown Liquid

Application Rates:

  • Foliar:
    Small crops: 3 - 5 litres per hectare, depending on plant size, when a deficiency is revealed.
    Dilution rate: 1:150.
    Orchards: 5 litres per hectare.
    Dilution rate: 1:150 (at 500 litres per hectare).
  • Broadacre:
    1 - 3 litres per hectare at 4 - 5 leaf stage.
    Dilution rate: 1:50 (minimum).
  • Fertigation/Irrigation:
    Small crops: 5 litres per hectare. Orchards: 5 litres per hectare.

Use Nutri-Tech Plant Therapy to determine mineral requirements.

© Steve Cselka 2002 - 2011