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Foliar Nutrition StrategiesLeafy Vegetables

Always follow label requirements for rates, timing of application, adjuvant requirements and mixing order of all tank mix combinations. Listed spray programs are recommendations only. Consult your local extension specialist or certified crop advisor about your specific foliar needs.

Foliar Strategies for Leafy Vegetables

Complesal Program for Lettuce, Romaine, Kale

Treatment OptionsComplesal

Product Purpose

CalciumPrevention of tip burnImproved quality and extended shelf life.

Microplant MgPrevention of transient nutrient deficiencies, notably manganeseYield increase

Macro MBalanced NPK nutritionImproved crop protection product efficacyEarly season stress management

Timing Product L/ha

1 21 days after transplanting Macro M 3.5

2 Rosette Microplant Mg 2.34

3 Head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

4 10–14 days after head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

5 20–28 days after head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

Complesal Program for Spinach1 4–5 true leaves Macro M + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

2 Head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

3 10–14 days after head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

4 20–28 days after head formation Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

Complesal Program for Leafy Greens and Chinese Vegetables1 4–5 true leaves Macro M 3.5

2 10–14 days after 1st application Calcium 2.34

3 10–14 days after 2nd application Calcium + Microplant Mg 2.34 + 2.34

Application Options for Leafy Vegetables

Complesal is a registered trademark and manufacturing process under license of Aglukon Spezialdünger, Düsseldorf, Germany.

Romaine, Lettuce & Kale: 21 Days After TransplantingProduct Rate/ha N P2O5 K2O Ca Mg S B Cu Fe Mn Mo Zn

Macro M 3.5 L 10% 10% 10% 1.32% 0.02% 0.05% 0.10% 2.0% 0.001% 0.05%

Romaine, Lettuce & Kale: RosetteMicroplant Mg 2.34 L 5.0% 10.0% 1.8% 5.2% 0.30% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 0.010% 1.00%

Romaine, Lettuce & Kale: Head Formation and at 10–14 Day Intervals ThereafterCalcium 2.34 L 9% 10.7% 0.1% 0.01% 0.02% 0.05% 0.001% 0.3%Microplant Mg 2.34 L 5.0% 10.0% 1.8% 5.2% 0.30% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 0.010% 1.00%

Spinach: First Application at 4–5 True LeavesProduct Rate/ha N P2O5 K2O Ca Mg S B Cu Fe Mn Mo Zn

Macro M 2.34 L 10% 10% 10% 1.32% 0.02% 0.05% 0.10% 2.0% 0.001% 0.05%Microplant Mg 2.34 L 5.0% 10.0% 1.8% 5.2% 0.30% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 0.010% 1.00%

Spinach: At Head Formation then at 10–14 Day IntervalsCalcium 2.34 L 9% 10.7% 0.1% 0.01% 0.02% 0.05% 0.001% 0.3%Microplant Mg 2.34 L 5.0% 10.0% 1.8% 5.2% 0.30% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 0.010% 1.00%

Leafy Greens: First Application at 4–5 True LeavesProduct Rate/ha N P2O5 K2O Ca Mg S B Cu Fe Mn Mo Zn

Macro M 3.5 L 10% 10% 10% 1.32% 0.02% 0.05% 0.10% 2.0% 0.001% 0.05%

Romaine, Lettuce & Kale: Head Formation and at 10–14 Day Intervals ThereafterCalcium 2.34 L 9% 10.7% 1.2% 0.05% 0.04% 0.05% 0.1% 0.001% 0.2%Microplant Mg 2.34 L 5.0% 10.0% 1.8% 5.2% 0.30% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 0.010% 1.00%

Benefits of Foliar FertilizationFoliar nutrition is the ultimate tool for managing plant stress, delivering targeted nutrients during peak demand and efficiently addressing deficiencies in the plant at the right time.

· Improve plant health

· Direct delivery of nutrients

· Address nutrient deficiencies

· Offset poor soil uptake

· Deliver nutrients to specific areas of demand within the plant

· Offset poor nutrient distribution within the plant

· Promote root absorption

· Stimulate photosynthesis

Benefit: Long-lasting spray film

Benefit: Reduced loss due to rain

Benefit: Maximized uptake area

Benefit:More efficient foliar fertilization

ANTI-EVAPORANTS Benefit: Improves stability

of the spray solution and provides optimum nutrient availability when tank-mixing with many common crop protection products.

BUFFERING AGENTS

Benefit: Ensures the water solubility required for plant uptake and utilization.

STRONG CHELATING AGENTS

Benefit: Application and handling efficiencies result from tank mixing Complesal formulations with many common crop protection products.

MISCIBILITY STICKERS

SURFACTANTS HUMECTANTS

Droplets reach the leaf surface even under hot conditions and nutrients remain in a dissolved form.

Stickers increase nutrient adhesion on the leaf surface.

Droplets spread evenly on the leaf. The covered surface is maximized.

Ambient water from the air is attracted and re-moisturizes the leaf surface.

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