Choosing the right water-soluble fertilizer for each growth stage
Water-soluble fertilizers give plants nutrients they can take up quickly, through drip irrigation or as a foliar spray. The key is matching the formula to the stage your crop is in.
Vegetative growth: a balanced formula
While the plant is building leaves, stems and roots, a balanced formula such as Truefert 19-19-19 supplies nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in equal parts. It supports strong roots and healthy green growth.
Flowering and fruiting: more potassium
Once flowering starts, the plant needs more potassium for flower set, fruit size, colour and firmness. High-potassium formulas such as Truefert 9-5-40 and Orbeto 7-7-40 are made for this stage.
Good habits
- Dissolve the fertilizer fully in clean water before injecting it.
- Spray leaves in the early morning or late afternoon, not in strong sun.
- Follow the rates on the label or ask our engineer for a programme for your crop.
The right nutrient at the right time does more than a larger dose at the wrong time.
