Borate 46 is used to treat deficiencies in horticultural, pastoral and arable situations. Particularly applied with starter fertiliser to brassica crops, as they are prone to having boron deficiencies. Also promotes growth of legumes (eg white clover) in pastoral situations if there is a boron deficiency. If a clover only leaf tissue test for boron has results below 13-16 ppm then boron is probably required.

Boron in plants is used for carbohydrates, sugar, metabolism and transport around the plant. It is also used for inhibition of starch formation and for nucleic acid metabolism. Susceptible plants include brassicas and legumes.

There is no known function for boron in animals.

Provides boron in both a fast release and slow release form

Used to treat deficiencies in horticultural, pastoral and arable situations

Often applied with starter fertiliser to Boron deficiency prone brassica crops

Promotes growth of legumes (eg white clover) if there is a boron deficiency

Borate 46 provides boron in both a fast release (as sodium borate) and slow release (as calcium borate) form, ideal as part of a starter fertiliser for brassica crops.

Application

Boron is toxic to germinating seeds therefore should not be sown in direct contact with seed.

Pastoral
Apply at 25kg of Borate 46 per tonne of fertiliser - based on a spreading rate of 250kg/ha. This will provide 6.25kg FB46/ha.

Brassica crops
These require higher amounts of boron, and thus have a higher requirement per hectare - usually around 50kg/tonne of fertiliser (equivalent to 10-15kg FB46/ha).

Storage

Bags should be tightly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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