AZOTER® is particularly suitable for use in soils with a humus content above 1% and pH value in the range of 5.0 – 8.5. The most suitable application is in medium-heavy soils. The application of AZOTER is not recommended to use in extremely light sandy and strongly acidic soils.
APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE AND DOSING OF AZOTER FERTILISERS
Specifications of application
AZOTER® bacterial fertiliser is applied before sowing. Optimal application is 10-14 days before sowing. However, in agricultural primary production, it is applied just before sowing or planting cultivated crops. It can also be applied directly during sowing with immediate incorporation into the soil profile. In strong sunlight, it is necessary to incorporate the fertiliser into the soil within hours, so ensure the microorganisms are not exposed to strong sunlight for a long period.
Application
a) Spray application:
It is applied by sprayers directly on the surface of the soil. It is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:30-1:50 l, depending on the spraying mechanisms, with subsequent incorporation into the soil using harrows, compactors, or cultivators because a long-term intensive UV radiation adversely affects the vitality of bacteria. Miscibility of the product is good. It can be mixed and applied together with pre-emergent herbicides. It can be also applied together with weak solutions of mineral fertilisers. Do not mix it with liquid fertiliser concentrate (e.g. DAM 390). Recommended working pressure is up to 2.5 atm.
The recommended dose is 10 l per 1 ha – at least 150 l of the prepared solution per 1 ha (the dose of water can vary from 150 – 600 l). The declared values guarantee the effect of a significant reduction for conventional industrial fertilisers applications.
b) Fertiliser application with application equipment:
Fertiliser application with a front applicator:
Fertiliser can be applied by the applicator with a tank volume of 400 and 600 litres with an adjustable working distance of up to 10 m located on a three-point front hitch of the tractor (the front cardan outlet is not necessary, because the applicator is equipped with its own control unit with an electric motor powered from the tractor’s battery). AZOTER concentrate is filled into the applicator tank.
Applying fertiliser with an applicator placed on an cultivation equipment:
Another way of applying AZOTER fertiliser is with applicators mounted on the cultivation equipment, which ensure immediate and direct incorporation of AZOTER fertiliser into the soil profile. At the same time the application costs are reduced and the work itself is simplified. This applicator is also equipped with its own control unit and an electric motor powered from the tractor’s battery. AZOTER concentrate is filled into the applicator tank.
c) Fertiliser application during sowing:
If there is a liquid fertiliser applicator available on the sowing machine, direct application during seed sowing is also possible. Dosing is recommended in an application solution of 100 l of water per ha. The advantage of using the application together with the seed is its immediate incorporation into the soil.
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and environmental protection
AZOTER fertilisers are toxicologically inert, and they are not harmful to environment. Handling the fertilisers does not require any special measures in terms of health or environmental protection. After finishing work with the fertiliser, it is sufficient to wash hands with soap and warm water.
Delivery and packaging
AZOTER products are packaged and delivered in returnable HDPE containers in a volume of 20 l, 25 l and 30 l and 1000 l IBC. After the packaging is removed, our company collects it, as part of its ecological plan.
Storage conditions
For long-term storage, it is recommended to store the product in a place with a temperature of up to 5 C°. For short-term storage of the product, before its application, it is recommended to keep it in dry, cool (protected from direct sunlight) and ventilated premises separated from food, feed, medicine and their packaging.
Additional information
The current legislative classification of bacterial fertilisers AZOTER, AZOTER SC, AZOTER F, AZOTER B, AZORHIZ are in the category of soil conditioners.
The preparation AZOTER can be registered and used also in organic agriculture.