1. Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer Introduction
Potassium nitrate can be used as fertilizer.
It belongs to the nitrogen and potassium compound fertilizer, which can provide a large amount of nitrogen and potassium required by plants and has a significant effect on strong fruit and leaf expansion. It is a high-grade fertilizer. Nitrate nitrogen can quickly provide nutrients under any conditions, suitable for crop growth in all seasons, and will not cause soil salt accumulation. Agricultural potassium nitrate has no chlorine or sodium, low salt index, good water solubility but no moisture absorption, high nutritional content, and fast fertilizer efficiency.
Potassium nitrate can quickly provide nutrients under any conditions, making it suitable for the growth of crops in all seasons without causing soil salt accumulation. Potassium nitrate is non volatile and can be used directly on the ground without covering. The nitrogen to potassium ratio is about 1:3, suitable for most crops and often used as high concentration potassium fertilizer.
Agricultural potassium nitrate has no chlorine or sodium, low salt index, good water solubility but no moisture absorption, high nutritional content, and fast fertilizer efficiency. Potassium nitrate moves quickly after entering the soil, making it suitable for topdressing and not suitable as a base or seed fertilizer.
2. Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer Specifications
Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer Specifications | ||
Item | Standard | Result |
K2O% | 46 min | 46.14 |
Nitrogen % | 13.5 min | 13.52 |
Moisture % | 0.5 max | 0.17 |
Cl % | 0.2 max | 0.2 |
Water insoluble % | 0.1 max | 0.05 |
3. Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer Features
Nutrient Content: Potassium nitrate is a rich source of both potassium (K) and nitrogen (N). It typically contains around 13.5% nitrogen and 46% potassium by weight, making it an excellent source of these essential nutrients for plants.
Water Solubility: Potassium nitrate is highly soluble in water, which means it can be easily dissolved and absorbed by plant roots. This solubility allows for efficient nutrient uptake by plants, ensuring that they receive the necessary nutrients in a readily available form.
Balanced Nutrient Ratio: The combination of nitrogen and potassium in potassium nitrate provides a balanced nutrient ratio that is beneficial for plant growth and development. Nitrogen is vital for leaf and stem growth, while potassium is essential for overall plant health, root development, and fruit production.
Quick Release of Nutrients: As a water-soluble fertilizer, potassium nitrate provides a rapid release of nutrients to plants. This quick availability helps meet the immediate nutrient requirements of crops, especially during critical growth stages.
4. Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer Applications
Soil Application: Potassium nitrate can be applied directly to the soil before planting or during the growing season. The fertilizer can be spread evenly across the soil surface and then incorporated into the topsoil through tillage or irrigation.
Side-Dressing: For crops that require additional potassium and nitrogen during the growing season, potassium nitrate can be side-dressed. This involves applying the fertilizer in a band alongside the crop rows, ensuring that it is placed away from the plant's stem or foliage to avoid direct contact.
Fertigation: Potassium nitrate is highly soluble in water, making it suitable for fertigation, a method of applying fertilizers through irrigation systems. It can be dissolved in water and applied directly to the crop's root zone through drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, or other irrigation methods.
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