Application Recommendations
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Every type of nitrogen fertilizer is applied and handled differently. These general use recommendations for CAN17 are based on optimal growing conditions. Your specific conditions and goals should be considered to achieve the best results. Contact your local representative to discuss your particular requirements.
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Young trees (1-3 years) | 7-28 gals CAN17/acre | Nitrate-nitrogen is immediately available. Soluble calcium helps cell wall and membrane formation and health. | 15-60 lbs N/acre of which at least half is CAN17. |
Mature trees | 70 lbs N/1000 lbs nut yield goal (32 gal CAN17/1000 lbs nut yield goal) | Soluble calcium improves nut set and retention. | Split N applications through the growing season. Use CAN17 for at least half of crop N needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Tree establishment | 0.5-1.5 lb CAN17 per tree | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. | Calcium is critical to fruit quality. |
Established trees, post-harvest or at spring flowering | Up to 6 lbs CAN17/tree/year | Soluble calcium with nitrate-nitrogen aids fruit firmness and decreases internal disorders such as bitter pit. | Calcium is critical to fruit quality. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Pre-plant
| 10 gals CAN17/acre | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Discontinue application before pod fill. |
20 days after emergence and before flowering | 10-55 gals total CAN17/acre in split applications | Readily available calcium for seed development. | Discontinue application before pod fill. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Berry formation-maturation | 5 gal CAN17/acre/week | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit quality and firmness and disease resistance. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 50% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remaining half of 40-70 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for floret development and head firmness. | Remaining 50% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting
| 50% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remaining half of 40-70 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for head development and firmness. | Remaining 50% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 30% of plant N needs | Available calcium for root development and elongation. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remainder of 25-65 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium root elongation and storage potential. | Remaining 50% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 50% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remaining half of 40-70 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for curd development and head firmness. | Remaining 50% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Berry formation-maturation | 5 gal CAN17/acre/week | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit quality and firmness and disease resistance. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Young trees up to 2 years | 1-2 lbs CAN17/tree/year | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Apply by fertigation or other means pre-bloom for best results. |
Mature trees - pre-bloom | 75-95 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen combined with soluble calcium to minimize fruit disorders such as cracking and creasing. | Apply by fertigation or other means pre-bloom for best results. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Split applications according to crop need | 25-50 gals CAN17/acre | Soluble calcium for root development and fiber quality. | Base N need on yield potential and soil test. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 50% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remaining half of 40-70 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit firmness and quality. | Remaining 50% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | No more than 25% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remainder of 25-75 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium to reduce tip burn, increase shelf life, and improve leaf crispness. | Apply remaining N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal and soil test. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 25% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remainder of 45-80 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium to prevent blossom-end rot and scald and for fruit firmness and quality. | Remaining 75% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Tuber bulking | 25-50 gals CAN17/acre | Tubers have high calcium requirements. Soluble calcium is important for cell integrity, cell-wall strength, and minimizing internal disorders and improving storage. | Apply in-season as part of the total nitrogen needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Berry formation-maturation | 5 gal CAN17/acre/week | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit quality and firmness and disease resistance. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Before "pegging" | 50% of total N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split Applications | Remainder of 25-90 gals CAN17/acre | Berries need adequate calcium for firmness, good shelf life and disease resistance. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Post-harvest on perennial plantings | 10-20 gals CAN17/acre | The readily available nitrate nitrogen allows you to apply it during the critical periods of development resulting in improved fruit. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Prior to bud break | 50% of total N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Post-bloom | Remaining half of 25-50 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit quality and firmness and disease resistance. | Remaining 50% of N needs by fertigation or other means. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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At planting | 25% of plant N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Split applications | Remainder of 45-95 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium to prevent blossom-end rot and for fruit firmness and quality. | Remaining 75% of N through growing season by fertigation or other means. Adjust total N according to yield goal. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12
Application Time/Growth Stage | CAN17 Rate | Benefits | Comments |
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Prior to bud break | 50% of total N needs | The 11.6% nitrate nitrogen provides quick uptake and improved plant response while the 5.4% ammonic nitrogen give sustained plant feeding. | Use CAN17 for part or all of crop N needs. |
Post-bloom | Remaining half of 15-40 gals CAN17/acre | Immediately available nitrate-nitrogen. Soluble calcium for fruit quality and firmness, reduced berry splitting, and disease resistance. | Remaining 50% of N needs by fertigation or other means. |
Conversion factors: Solution density (lbs/gal) = 12.7; Nitrogen content (lbs N/gal) = 2.18; Calcium content (lbs Ca/gal) = 1.12