The Nutrition of Soil Grown Horticultural Crops

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1 Knowledge grows The utrition of Soil Grown Horticultural Crops Crop Knowledge. Product Combinations. In-field Expertise

2 The utrition of Soil Grown Horticultural Crops Crop Knowledge The interpretation and application of long term research trials data into robust and reliable crop nutrition programmes. Product Combinations Utilising Yara s range of products to provide a complete programme to meet the plant nutrient demand In-field Expertise Yara has developed a range of decision making tools and analytical services that enable nutrient recommendations to be fine tuned to field specific conditions. 2 Yara

3 Contents Protected Crops Field Grown Ornamental Crops Brassicas Outdoor Vegetables Soft and Top Fruits Removal Data Yara Product Range Yara 3

4 Protected Crops Crop Stage Product Total S Aubergines Top Dressing (every 2 weeks) Celery 2 weeks after planting weeks after planting Cucumber Top Dressing (every 2 weeks) Granular-SOP Courgettes Lettuce - spring & summer planting - autumn planted Melons Top Dressing (every 2 weeks) Peppers Top Dressing (every 2 weeks) Tomatoes 2 weeks after planting from 4 weeks after planting (every 2 weeks) Flower crops This information to the best of Yara s knowledge and belief is accurate. Recommendations and results stated are based upon Yara s experience and on field trial results. It is important to adapt recommendations according to local conditions such as soil type, climate, variety and season. Yara Analytical Services. (soil, plant and tissue, water, nutrient). Please call Yara

5 Field Grown Ornamental Crops Crop Stage Product Total S ursery Stock (first year) ursery Stock (2nd year on) 17 1 Bedding Plants Chrysanthenums and other flowers Herbaceous perennials arcissus Tulips Yara 5

6 Brassica Crops Crop Stage Product Total S Brussel Sprouts Cabbage - Spring Summer/autumn/ chinese Winter/savoy (cut pre Christmas) Winter/savoy (cut post Christmas) Winter white Yara

7 Crop Stage Product Total S Calabrese Cauliflower - Summer/autumn Overwintered Roscoff & hardy types Radish Swedes & turnips This information to the best of Yara s knowledge and belief is accurate. Recommendations and results stated are based upon Yara s experience and on field trial results. It is important to adapt recommendations according to local conditions such as soil type, climate, variety and season. Yara Analytical Services. (soil, plant and tissue, water, nutrient). Please call 3511 Yara 7

8 Outdoor Vegetable Crops Crop Stage Product Total S Asparagus - ewly planted Established Beans, Broad 17 Beans, French/ Runner Beetroot Carrots (except fen peats) Celery Yara

9 Crop Stage Product Total S Courgettes Leeks - Grown on Fen Peat - Grown on all other soils Lettuce (Spring & Summer) Marrows Onions - Salad Bulb/spring Bulb overwintered Parsnips 1 Rhubarb - 1st year Established Forcing Spinach (summer) Sweetcorn 1 Yara 9

10 Soft and Top Fruit Crops Crop Stage Product Total S Apples - Culinary/cider Dessert Blackberries Blackcurrants Cherries Yara

11 Crop Stage Product Total S Gooseberries Loganberries Pears Plums Raspberries Redcurrants Strawberries - June bearers Everbearers Vines This information to the best of Yara s knowledge and belief is accurate. Recommendations and results stated are based upon Yara s experience and on field trial results. It is important to adapt recommendations according to local conditions such as soil type, climate, variety and season. Yara Analytical Services. (soil, plant and tissue, water, nutrient). Please call 3511 Yara 11

12 Removal Data Crop Total fresh matter (t/ha) Marketable yield (t/ha) Bean Broccoli Brussels sprouts Carrot Cauliflower Celery Chinese cabbage Cucumber Florence fennel Iceberg Kale Kohlrabi Leek Lettuce Onion Radicchio Radish Red beet Red cabbage Savoy cabbage Spinach White cabbagge This information to the best of Yara s knowledge and belief is accurate. Recommendations and results stated are based upon Yara s experience and on field trial results. It is important to adapt recommendations according to local conditions such as soil type, climate, variety and season. Yara Analytical Services. (soil, plant and tissue, water, nutrient). Please call Yara

13 Yara s Range of Products YaraMila COMPLEX 12:11: SOP + Mg + trace elements Field grade complex compound fertilizer SOP based + Mg + trace elements Product Specification Total - 12,% Total P2O5-11.% Total K2O -,% Total MgO - 2,7% Sulphur (S) - 8,% Manganese -,2% Iron -,2% Zinc -,2% Boron -,% Bulk density - Loose 1.14kg/l Granolumetry - (2-4mm) 88% Colour - green YaraMila GROWER :9:2 + S + Mg + trace elements Field grade PK compound fertilizer, 35% SOP 5% MOP, with Sulphur,Magnesium, Boron, Manganese and Zinc. Product Specification Total -.% Total P - 9.% Total K2-2% Magnesium (MgO) - 1.8% Sulphur (SO3) - 9.% Boron (B) -.% Manganese (Mn) -.2% Zinc (Zn) -.2% Bulk Density - Loose 1.8 kg/l Granolumetry - (ISO) 85% 2-4 mm Colour - green YaraLiva TROPICOTE.5% + %Ca Field grade Calcium itrate Product Specification Total -.5% itrate % Ammoniacal % Calcium (CaO) - 2.3% Bulk density - Loose 1.1kg/l Granulometry - (ISO) 9% 2-4mm Colour - white Yara

14 YaraLiva ITRABOR.4% +.3%Ca +.3%B Field Grade Calcium itrate plus Boron Product Specification Product Specification Total -.4% itrate % Ammoniacal % Calcium (CaO) -.9% Bulk density - loose 1.1kg/l Granulometry - (ISO) 9% 2-4mm Colour - Yellow 51%K2O + %S Field grade Potassium Sulphate Product Specification Total K2O - 51% Total S - % Bulk density - loose 1.48 kg/l Granule size - 2-4mm chips Colour - white 14 Yara

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16 For further information please contact: Yara UK Ltd Harvest House, Europarc, Grimsby, orth East Lincolnshire. D37 9TZ Yara UK Ltd Manor Place, Wellington Road, The Industrial Estate, Pocklington, York YO 1D. Tel: Yara. All rights reserved. Yara UK Limited August 2 About Yara Yara s knowledge, products and solutions grow farmers and industrial customers businesses profitably and responsibly, while nurturing and protecting the earth s resources, food and environment. Our fertilizers, crop nutrition programs and technologies increase yields, improve produce quality, and reduce environmental impact from agricultural practices. Our industrial and environmental solutions reduce emissions and improve air quality from industry and transportation, and serve as key ingredients in the production of a wide range of goods. Founded in 5 to solve emerging famine in Europe, Yara today has a global presence with more than 12, employees and sales to more than 1 countries.

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