Where can I buy Yara fertilisers? Fertiliser spreading advice

YaraLiva TROPICOTE

YaraLiva TROPICOTE (15.5% N + 26.3% CaO) is a high quality calcium nitrate product for field application. It is a dense granular fertiliser that spreads accurately up to 24 metres by machine or accurately when placed by hand.

It is a free flowing, material with 90% of articles 2-4mm. Its hygroscopic nature means that it readily dissolves when on contact with the soil in humid conditions or a night dew This formulation offers low risk of scorch and is often used as a final topdressing to a wide range of high value crops.

Available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Product and safety information

Safety data sheet

Product application advice

Apples

Apples: 250 kg/ha applied early spring prior to bud burst followed by 100-150 kg/ha top up at early fruitlet stage. 100-350 kg/ha autumn application post harvest, depending on variety.

Brassica Vegetables

Brassicas: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Broccoli

Broccoli: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Brussels sprouts

Brussels Sprouts: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Cabbage

Cabbage: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Calabrese

Calabrese: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Carrots

Carrots: 330 kg/ha prior to or immediately post-drilling

Cauliflower

Cauliflower: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Celery

Celery: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing or broadcast

Cherries

Cherry: First appln 250kg/ha prior to bud burst early spring Second appl'n 150kg/ha at petal fall. Autumn application post harvest before leaf senescence 150-300kg/ha. To be applied as a band spread not as overall broadcast.

Chinese Cabbage

Chinese Cabbage: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing (club root) or broadcast

Cucumber

Cucumber (field grown): Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing or broadcast.

Daffodil

Daffodil: 323 kg/ha as top dressing

Grassland

Grass: For equine pasture, apply a maximum rate of 75 kg/ha in March as part of your fertilizer programme

Grass (grazing)

Grass (grazing): For equine pasture, apply a maximum rate of 75 kg/ha in March as part of your fertilizer program

Lettuce

Lettuce (field grown): Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing or broadcast

Nursery Stock / Ornamentals

Nursery stock/ornamentals: First Year 323 kg/ha as top dressing. Second year onwards 645 kg/ha as top dressing

Onions

Onions: Apply 400 to 600 kg/ha in the base dressing or broadcast

Pears

Pears: 250 kg/ha applied early spring prior to bud burst followed by 100-150 kg/ha top up at early fruitlet stage. 100-350 kg/ha autumn application post harvest, depending on variety.

Plums

Plum: First appln 250kg/ha prior to bud burst early spring Second appl'n 150kg/ha at petal fall. Autumn application post harvest before leaf senescence 150-300kg/ha. To be applied as a band spread not as overall broadcast.

Potatoes

Potatoes: 375 to 500 kg/ha at tuber initiation. Exact recommendation depends on soil analysis and variety requirements. Refer to your local Yara area manager for detailed recommendation.

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Why use YaraLiva Tropicote

Potato grower Thomas Marshall from County Antrim in Northern Ireland tells Yara area manager Chloe Kyle why he uses YaraLiva Tropicote to improve the potato quality.

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