Nutri-Key Zinc Shuttle ™

Zinc offers the most pronounced dollar for dollar response of any trace element.

Zinc controls the production of auxins - plant stimulants which govern leaf size. Leaf size determines the efficiency of photosynthesis, so in this context, zinc is arguably the most important of the trace elements. Certainly it can give the most cost-effective response of any trace element. Zinc Shuttle™ is a high analysis chelated zinc, suitable for all situations in horticulture.

Packaging.

  • 1 litre (1.505kg), 5 litres (7.375kg), 20 litres (29.90kg), 200 litres (307kg), 1000 litres (1500kg).
    Weight per volume: 1.435

Information:

Trace element supplementation will be most beneficial in the following conditions:

  • Poor soils deficient in micro-nutrients.
  • Light soils with low storage capacity.
  • High pH soils where trace element availability is reduced.
  • Low pH soils where trace element availability is reduced. In high-yielding crops, which require maximum nutrition.
  • When lock-ups in the soil hinder nutrient uptake.

All of the Shuttle™ range contain 'background nutrients' to avoid the problems which can occur when the correction of one shortage triggers other shortage due to the antagonistic effect of trace elements.

  • Sequesters, chelates and delivers more nutrition than previously possible.
  • Small molecular size increases chelation speed. Reduced stability problems.
  • In soil situations, Zinc Shuttle TM can continue to operate beyond the original quantity dosed, complexing and converting other dormant cations into useable plant foods (especially in soils with low microbial activity).
  • Also serves as a carbohydrate-based microbial stimulant.

The Functions of Zinc

  • An essential component in many enzymes.
  • Linked to the growth hormone auxin. Low auxin levels cause stunting of leaves and shoots.
  • Plays an important role in the formation and activity of chlorophyll.
  • Involved in the rate of protein synthesis.
  • Important for carbohydrate metabolism.

 

TYPICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Micro-nutrients
w/v
Macro-nutrients
Zinc
9.86%
Nitrogen as Nitrate nitrogen
900 mg/L
Iron
1600 mg/L
Potassium as Complexed Potassium
1740 mg/L
Manganese
800 mg/L
Sulfur
5.05%
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
4.3-5.3
Conductivity
22 - 32 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: 1:100.
    Orchards: 5 litres per hectare.
    Dilution rate: 1:100
  • Broadacre:
    1 - 3 litres per hectare at 4 - 5 leaf stage.
    Dilution rate: 1:50 (minimum).
  • Seed Treatment:
    250 ml per hectare.
  • Fertigation/irrigation:
    Small crops: 5 litres per hectare at planting.
    Orchards: 5 litres per hectare.

Use Nutri-Tech Plant Therapy to determine mineral requirements.

© Steve Cselka 2002 - 2011