Legumes
Potassium is an essential nutrient for legumes, as it is for all other crops. It is an activator for many enzymes, especially those involved in protein synthesis.
Potassium also has an important role in maintaining water balance in the plant. In legumes, potassium is necessary for the proper development and functioning of root nodules. Rhizobia bacteria in the nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to the plant. If nitrogen fixation is affected by potassium deficiency, the legume will suffer a nitrogen shortage and reduced yield. Whether combinable or fresh, brix levels has to be at its optimum at harvest. Trials conducted by Engage have proven foliar applications of brix builder will lift brix considerably.
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Top products for Legumes
Fortify Cu
Fortify Cu (7-16-0+1.5% Cu) is a unique formulation of nitrogen phosphorus, copper and halide ions which complement each other to support plant growth, support crop health and reduce yield loss. With programmed application Fortify Cu will aid vascular flow, support root growth, maintain established yield and reduce susceptibility to cereal disease infection.
Sion
Over the past 50 years the increased use of inorganic fertilisers has massively reduced soil biology to the point where the need for silicon nutrition was established. Plants only take up one specific form of silicon which is silicic acid so Engage developed the use of a new form of stabilised silicic acid and this is Sion.
At 21% Silicon, Sion is highest available liquid silicon in the world and delivers silicon at such high levels its use rate is only required 0.25-1.0L per hectare. In leguminous crops using Sion during (??) will support the optimal growth of that stage of development plus Sion is proven to strengthen plant tissues to reduce susceptibility to any stress.
MAS-Power B+Mo
A balanced formulation, which maximises boron nutrient use efficiency. A proprietary formulation which breaks away from traditional, single element products, and provides a complete support package required by the plant.
Provides a superior boron delivery system which addresses plant health and abiotic stresses as well as maximising the yield potential of the crop. Improves the quality of the spray tank environment resulting in good chemical compatibility and improved availability of select products. Contains molybdenum which is commonly associated with boron.
Bio-Chel Ca
The worlds most concentrated calcium chelate is completely organically formulated from a sustainable, renewable resource and is 100% pure available calcium.
Being 100% calcium and organic means its acceptance by plants could not be higher so application efficacy is ensured. Also due to the strong organic chelation of Bio-Chel Ca is non-reactive making is ideal for application within all nutrient and foliar plant protection products.
Bio-Chel also contains natural surface-active compounds which breakdown surface tension of water allowing even distribution across the leaf surface removing the need for adjuvants in sprays where Bio-Chel Ca is used.
Sentinel
Sentinel is a 10% targeted foliar Silicon is based upon the delivery of mono-silicic and salicylic acid to the crop. This is the only form of silicon plants will accept and its affects are highly beneficial to all cereals. Once applied it is stored by the plants help to build resilient cells which act as a physical barrier for the crop to help reduce both susceptibility to disease infection and predation from insect pests.
Brix-Builder
Brix-Builder is a combination of naturally occurring bio-stimulant materials which are rich in alginates, organic chelating agents, sugars, amino acids, polypeptides, vitamins and naturally occurring cytokinin’s. The bio-stimulant package within Brix-Builder enhances the vegetative development of the plant and its subsequent growth. It is ideal for increasing pod development and flower number, and will increase brix levels when used during this phase.
Cypher
Cypher is a modified organic acid blend derived from plant active portions of lignin and leonhardite ore. It comprises of 100% organic acids which unlock nutrient potential for increased potato growth and yield. Cypher is designed to condition soils which have become compacted or overloaded in bonded salts.
Regular use of Cypher will help maintain good aggregate stability, strong biomass and active soil microflora and will de-bond ‘locked up’ nutrients like calcium and phosphorus to ensure the legumes can uptake important elements at higher levels.
