E6—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 4,1983
Foliar fertilizer is supplementary aid
Foliar applications of zinc products like NZN have shown
the greatest potential for improving crop yield and quality.
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MORRISTOWN, N.J. - The
need to squeeze more bushels from
fewer acres this season has fueled
grower interest in foliar fer
tilization—particularly as it
relates to micronutrients.
Foliar micronutrients prevent
and correct deficiencies before
crops suffer significant losses in
yield or crop quality. They are also
effective when applied before
grain or fruit set because crops
often need more nutrients than can
be supplied by the soil.
Not all crops will benefit from
foliar fertilization. According to
Don Johnson, an agronomist for
Allied Corporation who has been
closely irtvolved with the
technique’s development, crops
must first show good yield
potential. Otherwise results could
be disappointing.
Misunderstood Concept
"It must be understood that
foliar fertilizers are intended to
supplement—not replace— a well
balanced soil fertility program,”
Johnson says. "They’re designed
to make good crops better. You
can’t expect miracles from a foliar
fertilizer if the crop wasn't
adequately fertilized from the
start.
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"This misunderstanding, plus
improper application technique or
timing, is why some farmers,
dealers and researchers have had
inconsistent results with these
products,” he adds.
Foliar applications of zinc have
shown the greatest potential for
improving yield and quality of
most field crops, Johnson says.
Zinc plays an important role in cell
growth, which among other things
enhances development of new
leaves, flower buds, roots and
grain or fruit. A steady supply of
this nutrient is needed for crops to
reach their full yield potential.
"Regardless of field history, soil
test results or how much zinc you
may have applied before planting,
crops frequently run short of this
vital nutrient near grain or fruit
set,” Johnson claims. 1 A zinc
deficiency, even for the shortest
time, could significantly undercut
your yield potential. ’ ’
The trend toward early-season
tissue testing should also generate
interest in foliar fertilization. A
complete plant analysis can spot
nutrient deficiencies before they
have a chance to reduce crop yield
or quality.
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‘Foliar fertilizers let you correct
the problem right away, before the
crop shows signs of stress,”
Johnson says. "You don’t
necessarily have to wait until next
year to make adjustments in your
fertilizer program. ’ ’
Foliar fertilizers can also be
used to rescue crops under stress
from inclement weather or crop
pests. Once again, Johnson says, a
prerequisite is sound soil fertility.
"The foliar fertilizer will nurse the
crop along until it can function on
its own and absorb nutrients from
the soil,” he explains.
Because foliar fertilizers are
applied directly to plants, they go
to work almost immediately
without getting tied, up in the soil.
Visual responses are usually
evident within a day or two ol
application.
Farmers should be aware of the
different types of fertilizers
available for foliar application. All
are effective, but some work better
or can be applied more efficiently
than others.
Some materials used today are
actually soil fertilizers adapted to
foliar use. Others such as NZN
(154)-0-sZnl, NMG (14-0-04 Mg)
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