Van Iperen Calcium Nitrate Horticultural Grade is a highly pure Calcium fertilizer which dissolves rapidly and completely. Our product has a limited caking sensitivity and is recommended as of early spring until fruit setting. The high level of Calcium in our formula 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
- Easy to handle, dissolve and apply
- Developed for fertigation in open field and greenhouses. Also suitable for foliar application
- Low on heavy metals
- Low on Sodium and Chloride
- Production process certified according to ISO 9001:2009
- White granules
Hydroponics
| Kg in 1.000 l stock solution | CaO in kg | Total N in kg | N-NO3 in kg | N-NH4 in kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 26,3 | 15,5 | 14,4 | 1,1 |
| 150 | 39,4 | 23,2 | 21,6 | 1,6 |
| 200 | 52,6 | 31,0 | 28,8 | 2,2 |
| 250 | 65,7 | 38,7 | 36,0 | 2,7 |
Mentioned concentrations represents the amount of nutrients in the stock solution. The final concentration in the irrigation water depends on the amount of nutrients in the stock solution, the injection ratio and the amount of nutrients used in the water.
Fertigation
| Crop | Application date | Min kg/ha/season | Max kg/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 |
250 | 600 |
Potato |
• As of tuber setting • Until tuber ripening |
100 | 300 |
Vineyards |
• As of leaf bud opening • Until vegetative growth |
100 | 300 |
Fruit bearing vegetables |
• As of 4 weeks after planting • Until fruit filling |
150 | 400 |
| Tomato |
• As of 4 weeks after planting • Until fruit filling |
150 | 400 |
Foliar Application
| Crop | Application date | Min kg / ha / appl | Max kg / ha / appl | Conc. % (w/v)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana |
3 - 4 applications: • As of vegetative growth • Until end of flowering • 10 - 14 days interval |
4 | 8 | 0.3 - 0.5 |
| Citrus |
2 applications: • Spring application • During fruit setting |
4 | 8 | 0.5 - 1.0 |
| Pip fruit |
5 - 9 applications: • As of fruit setting • Until 6 weeks before harvesting • 10 - 14 days interval |
3 | 6 | 0.4 - 0.8 |
| Tomato |
3 - 4 applications: • As of fruit setting • Until 2 weeks before harvesting • 10 - 14 days interval |
2 | 3 | 0.3 - 0.4 |
Stone fruit |
3 - 4 applications: • As of fruit setting • Until fruit ripening • 10 - 14 days interval |
2 | 4 | 0.3 - 0.6 |
| Vineyards (adult) |
2 - 3 applications: • As of fruit setting • Until fruit ripening • 10 - 14 days interval |
3 | 6 | 0.4 - 0.8 |
Melon |
2 - 3 applications: • As of fruit setting • Until 2 weeks before harvesting • 10 - 14 days interval |
2 | 4 | 0.3 - 0.5 |
| Potato |
2 - 3 applications: • From 20 cm height until 50% of tuber formation • 7 - 10 days interval |
2 | 4 | 0.3 - 0.5 |
In case of foliar feeding as part of a mix with crop protection products, a compatibility test has to be done prior to preparing the spray-mix.
The mentioned indicated dosages and application stages are given as a guideline. Exact dosages, concentration and application stage are subject to local conditions, use of other fertilizers and can only be given after an objective diagnosis.
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.
Other options:
Calcium Nitrate Fertigation Grade
- Improves fruit quality (less sensitive to bitter pit and blossom end rot) and shelf-life
- Easy to handle, dissolve and apply
- Developed for fertigation in open field crops
Calcium Nitrate Anhydrous Horticultural Grade Plus
- Improves fruit quality (less sensitive to bitter pit and blossom end rot) and shelf-life
- Highly concentrated to reduce amount of product applied
- Easy to handle, dissolve and apply
- Developed for fertigation in greenhouses and for foliar application
