Agricultural, Drought Protection, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Potassium
An in-depth article by Nutrient TECH Agronomist, Tom Gerecke as presented by GAR Bennett When asked about the function of Potassium (K) in plants, many Crop Advisors respond, “plant water relations.” Potassium does much more with its regulation of stomatal opening and...
Agricultural, Community, Foliar Nutrients
February 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dinuba, CA – In 1986, 3 colleagues set out to build a company where each of their contributions mattered and where all employees would be valued. As such, Nutrient TECH was born and over the next 35 years, the company...
Agricultural, Foliar Nutrients, Row Crops
Farmers know calcium is essential for cell division and growth because it has a distinct effect on vegetation and fruit set. It is vital for forming the rigid structure of plant cell walls, enhancing pollen germination, and growth. Calcium also increases flavor and...
Agricultural, Almonds, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Pistachios, Stone Fruit, Tree Nuts
The period after planting can be a touchy time. Young plants are especially vulnerable to environmental stressors and other challenges until root systems are well established. This is especially true for permanent crops such as grapes, fruit and nut trees, and...
Agricultural, Foliar Nutrients, Tree Fruit
By Robin SiktbergCustom Content Editor, Meister Media Worldwide If you grow apples, you know getting enough calcium into the trees early in the season makes a big difference at harvest. Calcium (Ca) is one of the most important minerals that impact fruit quality. It’s...
Agricultural, Almonds, Foliar Nutrients, Pistachios, Potassium, Tree Nuts
Once nuts reach full size (early to mid May for CA almonds) the kernels start filling. Kernels gain the majority of their weight (70%) by mid to late June. Nut size can be affected by nutrient or abiotic stresses any time in this process. Peak uptake or...
