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Calcium Boost
Advanced Soluble Calcium Fertilizer Supplement
Calcium Boost contains calcium to quickly replenish any and all calcium deficiencies in a crop. It can be used to prevent excessive growth and can add rigidity to the plants cellular membranes. It also prevents physiological disorders such as fruit cracking.
Efficacy
Effective at treating calcium deficiencies.
Effective at promoting root development and strengthening the plant’s cellular membrane.
Application
Use Calcium Boost to effectively correct a crops calcium deficiencies by adding 4.7 - 7.6 ml (1 to 1 1/2 tsp) of product with one gallon (1 gal) of water to properly dilute, unless otherwise specified in the table below. This product can also be used in other quantities during the plant’s life cycle, respecting the dilution rate of 1:800 to 1:500; product to water. After dilution, use as a foliar spray 2 - 3 times to replenish plant stores of calcium. Do not apply prior to excessive rains, since this may reduce product effectiveness.
Active Ingredients
Calcium Boost contains moderate amounts of calcium with amino acids, organic acids, and pyroligneous liquor.
Safety & Environmental Info
This product is made from naturally derived ingredients and is non-toxic. Appropriate land management practices should be used at all times with any fertilizer; this material should be prevented from entering public or private water supplies (including wells) and any lake, stream, or river.
Mode of Action
Calcium Boost is a concentrated form of calcium intended to correct calcium deficiencies or for crops that have specific calcium requirements. The quicker absorption of calcium facilitates the strengthening of cellular membranes. Calcium is also known to promote root growth and increase the development of cellular membranes. It also helps prevents physiological disorders such as bitter pit, blossom-end rot, brown rot, new shoot death, and fruit cracking.
Directions for Use
| Crop Type | Dilution Ratio | Mix Rate | Foliar Spray | Timing & Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trees of pip or stone fruits | 1:800 1:500 |
4.7 - 7.6 ml/gal 16.0 - 25.6 oz/100 gal |
0.3 - 0.5 oz/1,000 ft2 13.8 - 20.8 oz/acre 33.3 - 50.0 oz/ha |
Make 2 - 3 applications during the entire cropping season if calcium deficiencies occur |
| Fruits, peppers, tomatoes, etc. | 1:800 1:500 |
4.7 - 7.6 ml/gal 16.0 - 25.6 oz/100 gal |
Make 2 - 3 applications during the entire cropping season if calcium deficiencies occur | |
| Cultivation in general | 1:800 1:500 |
4.7 - 7.6 ml/gal 16.0 - 25.6 oz/100 gal |
Make 2 - 3 applications during the entire cropping season if calcium deficiencies occur |
Mix Rate
The mix rate for Calcium Boost is 4.7 - 7.6 ml (1 to 1 1/2 tsp) per 1 gallon of water that should only be applied as a foliar spray.