Van Iperen Calcium Nitrate 51% Liquid is a pure and highly concentrated liquid Calcium fertilizer, free of Ammonium which makes it ideal for soilless cultivation. Our product is a transparent, stable solution and is recommended as of early spring until fruit setting and during fruit development. The high level of Calcium improves the strength of cell walls. The presence of Nitrogen has a positive effect on the uptake of Calcium in the plant.

  • Improves fruit quality (less sensitive to bitter pit and blossom end rot) and shelf-life
  • Developed for fertigation in greenhouses and for foliar application

Application

  • Low on heavy metals
  • Low on Sodium and Chloride
  • Low crystallization temperature
  • Production process certified according to ISO 9001:2015
  • Easy to handle and apply

Hydroponics

L in 1.000 l stock solution CaO in kg Total N in kg N-NO3 in kg
100 26.2 13.0 13.0
150 39.3 19.5 19.5
200 52.4 26.0 26.0
250 65.5 32.5 32.5

Fertigation

Crop Application date Min L/ha/season Max L/ha/season
Fruit trees (adult)
• As of flowering
• Until fruit filling
200 500
Banana
• As of plant establishment
• Until fruit filling
200 500
Citrus
• Spring application
• Winter application
200 500
Potato
• As of tuber setting
• Until tuber ripening
100 200
Vineyards
• As of leaf bud opening
• Until vegetative growth
100 200
Fruit vegetables
• As of 4 weeks after planting
• Until fruit filling
150 250

Foliar Application

Crop Application date Min L / ha / appl Max L / ha / appl Conc. % (v/v)
Banana
3 - 4 applications:
• As of vegetative growth
• Until end of flowering
• 10 - 14 days interval
5 10 0.3 - 0.6
Citrus
2 applications:
• Spring application
• During fruit setting
6 10 0.5 - 1.5
Pip fruit
5 - 9 applications:
• As of fruit setting
• Until 6 weeks before harvesting
• 10 - 14 days interval
5 10 0.5 - 1.0
Stone fruit
3 - 4 applications:
• As of fruit setting
• Until fruit ripening
• 10 - 14 days interval
3 6 0.5 - 1.0
Tomato
3 - 4 applications:
• As of fruit setting
• Until 2 weeks before harvesting
• 10 - 14 days interval
2 5 0.1 - 0.3
Vineyards (adult)
2 - 3 applications:
• As of fruit setting
• Until fruit ripening
• 10 - 14 days interval
4 6 0.5 - 1.0
Melon
2 - 3 applications:
• As of fruit setting
• Until 2 weeks before harvesting
• 10 - 14 days interval
2 5 0.5 0.5

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Compatible with other fertilizers, with the exception of Sulphate or Phosphate fertilizers. Therefore a separate tank is needed or fertilizers should be applied at different times.

Fertilizing Knowledge

Which Calcium Nitrate to use?

Calcium Nitrate is a good source of both Calcium and Nitrate. Depending on the type of application, you can choose between different grades and formulations. Van Iperen offers you the widest range of Calcium Nitrates. Let’s see which one suits your needs.

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