Metalosate® Iron Organic
Product #: 08726
Amino acid complexed Metalosate® Iron soluble organic powder is designed for foliar application on plants to prevent or correct nutrient deficiencies that may limit crop growth and yields. It is water soluble and non toxic to plants when applied as directed. For best results, apply Metalosate Iron soluble organic powder according to recommendations based on plant tissue or soil analysis.
Standard US Container Size: 5 lbs (2.7 kg)
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Guaranteed Analysis
| Mineral | W/W |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 15.0% |
Product Resources
Explore the Safety Data Sheets for Iron Soluble Organic Powder and other Metalosate products.
Product Usage Instructions
Apply by a spray method and in an adequate amount of water that will provide complete coverage of the plants. Use of a non‑ionic wetting agent may improve spray coverage of certain hard to wet plants.
Metalosate Iron soluble organic powder can be included in a regular spray program on crops. Consult with a Balchem representative on compatibility with other spray materials.
The rate of application will depend on the crop, stage of growth, and severity of deficiency. The maximum recommended rates are for mature, full-sized plants. Reduce the rates proportionately when spraying smaller plants.
Metalosate Iron soluble organic powder may be used on legumes, grain crops, root crops, cucurbits, cole crops, leafy vegetables, woody and herbaceous ornamentals, deciduous fruits, vine crops, tropical and subtropical fruits, and many other crops.
Market Specific Recommendations
Field Crops and Vegetables
Apply 8 to 16 ounces (230 to 460 grams) per acre during periods of rapid growth or nutritional stress. The application may be repeated 2 or more times through the growing season.
Tree Crops
Make an application of 8 to 24 ounces (230 to 690 grams) per acre after the beginning of active growth. The application may be repeated at 2 to 4-week intervals through the growing season.
Grapes and Berries
Make an application of 8 to 16 ounces (230 to 460 grams) per acre after active growth begins. The application may be repeated at intervals of one week or more through the vegetative‑growth period.
Metalosate® Research
Over the years, Balchem Plant Nutrition has collaborated and completed hundreds of plant nutrition research studies. The library of research papers is located on our Resources page.
Articles of Interest:
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September 29, 2022Iron Availability and the Metalosate® Advantage
Manganese is closely related to iron in the way that plants utilize it, it is vital that deficiencies be treated quickly and effectively. |
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July 29, 2022Iron Function in Tree Fruit Production
Metalosate contains amino acid chelated minerals, meaning that the mineral is protected from adverse reactions by amino acids. Iron is one of these essential minerals and is essential to activating the enzyme system that builds chlorophyll. |
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February 28, 2022The Benefits of Metalosate Iron in Plant Nutrition
Studies demonstrated that Iron deficiency in leaves caused photosynthesis to decrease. Metalosate Iron helps improves this balance. |
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