Potassium nitrate in citrus nutrient management

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• _KNO3 increases marketable yields of larger fruits with intense color, both applied as a foliar spray and in fertigation.
• _KNO3 improves tree health and increases tree defenses against frost and harmful diseases such as HLB (citrus greening).
• Nitrate nitrogen and potassium in _KNO3 are immediately available for direct uptake by the tree.

Naturally derived, fast-acting potassium nitrate improves water and nutrient use efficiency in specialty crops. It is easy to mix and compatible with most nutrition programs.

SQM's consistently formulated, high quality _KNO3 is available and backed by agronomic research that validates its ability to help growers maintain productivity and maximize marketable yields.

HIGHER YIELDS - Increased fruit weight and size - Improved skin color - Reduced peeling defects (cracking, wrinkling) - More sugars and higher vitamin C content

STRONGER TREES - Faster recovery of weakened trees - Greater efficiency in the use of water and nutrients - Greater capacity to withstand stress factors - More flowers and fruit per tree - More flowers and fruit per tree

FASTER ABSORPTION - _KNO3 is the only K source that does not cause salt stress - Synergy between ^K+ and _NO3- ^ensures nutrient uptake - Improved solubility - Better tank mix compatibility

_KNO3 maximizes citrus yield and profitability

University of Florida research demonstrates that a _KNO3-based fertilizer program including three foliar applications of _KNO3 at a rate of 25 lbs/A/spray applied before bloom (mid-February), after bloom (April) and at fruit fill (July/August) increased yield and size of fresh market 'Valencia' orange compared to an untreated control. Both the KNO3-based program_{and the} control program received standard recommended soil fertilizer applications 3 to 4 times during the season.

* 1 box = 90 pounds ** Gross yield based on market value of fresh fruit Source: boman, b.j. 2001. Foliar nutrient sprays influence yield and size of 'Valencia' orange. state proc. fla. hort. soc. 114: 83-88.