calcium chloride
FIELD OF APPLICATION
Calcium chloride is used in nutrient solutions to supply the plant nutrients calcium and chloride. When nitrogen supply needs to be limited, e.g. at flowering, fruiting and at the end of the growing season, calcium chloride can be used in tomato cultivation to add chloride and increase the calcium content without affecting the nitrogen supply. Chloride is now considered to benefit both the generative growth of tomato plants and the taste of the fruit.
WHY SHOULD I USE CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Calcium is incorporated into both cell membranes and cell walls and is important for cell stability and resistance to disease. The possibility of replacing some calcium nitrate with calcium chloride improves the taste and quality of the fruit.
Chloride is sometimes considered a micronutrient, but in most crops it does not need to be added as sufficient levels are present in soil and water. In tomato cultivation, it should be added for flavor and for growth management.
Description of the project
Benefits for the grower
- Improves taste and yield in tomato cultivation
- Affordable calcium fertilizer
DESCRIPTION
Crystalline calcium chloride for use in nutrient solutions.
RECOMMENDATION
Dosage for tomato cultivation
Drip irrigation: up to 25 kg/1000 l of stock solution with further dilution of 1:100 before watering (giving 120 mg chloride/liter).
Storage: Store in a dry place in a closed container.
We recommend a water analysis of minerals to check that the nutrient solution contains the correct amount of plant nutrients. It is also important to analyze recirculated nutrient solutions to be able to adjust both plant nutrition and alkalinity before the nutrient solution goes back to the crop again.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Substance Content Weight %
K 27%
Cl 48
Miscibility Easily soluble
Packaging 25 kg sack, 1000 kg/pallet
Form Crystalline
Density
pH 8-9
Unit Kg
Dangerous goods No
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