UPGRO
UPGRO is an acidic solution that consists of fulvic and amino acids. UPGRO acts as a soil conditioner by increasing acidity levels in alkaline soils, making the nutrients more available to the plant. Micro-organisms also benefits from UPGRO.
BENEFITS
UPGRO as a soil conditioner is used as follow:
Cations Carrier
Fertilisers that have cations as elements, especially the micro elements (e.g. Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn), can be taken up better by the plants root system when using UPGRO. The UPGRO chelates the cations and acts as a carrier. By carrying these cations UPGRO prevents cation fixation. The effectiveness of cations (TERRA SPOOR (Zn), TERRA SPOOR (Fe), TERRA SPOOR (Cu), TERRA SPOOR (Mn), TERRA SPOOR (NKD) and TERRA K Phos) are improved.
Reduce Soil Alkalinity
UPGRO can be used in alkaline soils, sandy and clay soils, to lower the pH levels of the soils. The uptake of nutrients (e.g. potassium, calcium or phosphates) improves with the use of UPGRO, making these nutrients more available to the root system.
Acidify Water
In areas with alkaline water, UPGRO can be used to increase water quality by lowering the pH.
Urea
Urea and UPGRO can be applied together and through bonding of ions, the urea becomes an organic nitrogen, which in return prevents leaching and volatilisation of urea-N.
Increase Fertiliser Uptake
UPGRO can be applied with fertilisers, such as potassium sulphate (K2SO4), potassium nitrate (KNO3) etc. to increase uptake by the plants. UPGRO also prevents these fertilisers to bond with clay colloids. Increasing the fertiliser uptake also increases the root growth and development.
Dormancy Breakers (Dormex) and Herbicides
The uptake in the plant root system, is improved when UPGRO is applied with the dormancy breaker (Dormex) or herbicides such as glyphosate.
UPGRO
APPLICATION
ALKALINE SOILS
5 litres/ha/week to 20 litres/ha
Once off
OPTIMUM RATIO WITH UREA
1 litre UPGRO to 5kg urea
RATIO WITH PHOSPHORIC ACID
1 litre UPGRO to 5 litres phosphoric acid
RATIO WITH OTHER FERTILIZERS
4 – 6 litres UPGRO to 25kg fertilisers
CATIONS CARRIER RATIO
1 litre cation to 2 litres UPGRO
Especially in heavy and high pH soils
DORMEX APPLICATION
6 litres UPGRO/ha in tank
Before adding Dormex to the water
UPGRO can be applied with certain fertiliser
Depending on soil type and crop type applications may vary. Consult Terra Dynamics before applying any products!
GET A SPECIALISED PROGRAMME TO SUIT YOU
Terra Dynamics fertiliser programmes are tailored for increased plant production and crop yields. With your location, climate and soil conditions being a large factor, a complete soil analysis with one of our expert agronomists is necessary to compile a fertiliser programme that is field/block and crop specific. Both chemical and 1:2 water extract analysis can be interpreted by Terra Dynamics.
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ULTRA HUME
ULTRA HUME is an alkaline solution of humates from organic sources. ULTRA HUME acts as a soil conditioner by creating bonds in sandy soils and giving structure to the sandy soils. Leaching of nutrients are limited with ULTRA HUME. Water retention therefore improves as well as the micro-organisms.
TERRA Cal Ac
TERRA Cal Ac consists of an organic form of calcium and acetate in solution, and contains no inorganic ions. The organic calcium provides the roots and leaves with a high availability calcium for uptake. The acetate translocates the calcium to the fruit, which enhances fruit quality and prevents creasing in citrus.
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