SiliCalMax™

SiliCalMax is a unique liquid fertilizer that contains PAC-chelated calcium formulated with silicon to make your crop tough as nails. It can be applied as a seed treatment to support early growth for strong stand establishment or applied as a foliar spray to help your crop withstand environmental stress. Calcium is an essential signaling molecule for crop stress-responses and has a structural role in cell walls to provide strength, acting like mortar in a brick wall. Silicon is also a structural element that improves rigidity in grasses and accumulates in the epidermal layer beneath the cuticle to help conserve water and to serve as a barrier to pests. Recent research has demonstrated that silicon treated crops are better able to withstand a variety of harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, drought, and salinity.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:    
Calcium (Ca) 7.6%
    7.6% Chelated Calcium
Boron (B) 0.47%

Derived from boric acid and calcium hydroxide chelated with
PolyAldoCarbosate®.

Contains 1.0% soluble Silicon.

SUGGESTED SEED TREATMENT:
4 fl oz/100 lbs seed

SUGGESTED FOLIAR RATES:
For concentrated sprays (in 30.0 gal water/ac or less), apply up to 2.0 qt/ac.
For dilute sprays (above 30.0 gal water/ac), apply up to 1.5% (v/v), or up to 4.0 qt/ac. Multiple applications may be required.

SUGGESTED SOIL/FERTIGATION RATES:
The number and frequency of applications determine application rates. Apply up to 1.0 gal/ac/application.

Multiple applications may be required. If applied via irrigation system, always apply toward the end of an irrigation cycle.

BENEFITS:

• Contains PAC-chelated calcium for rapid uptake and metabolism to deliver the maximal nutritional benefit.
• Silicon naturally fortifies the cuticular barrier to help prevent water loss and is important for structural support.
• Calcium and silicon are important nutrients for improving crop tolerance to environmental stress.
• Formulated without sulfate, nitrate, or chloride counter ions for maximum crop safety.
• Tank-mix compatible with most crop protection chemicals.

SILICON:
Several studies have demonstrated the positive effects of soil-applied silicon in potatoes.^1-2 In general, crops treated with silicon resulted in larger, healthier tubers, particularly under drought conditions. It has also been shown that Si can improve nutrient use efficiency and increase overall tuber quality.

CALCIUM DEFICIENCY:
Because it is an immobile nutrient, calcium deficiency first appears in the tips of the new leaves. Symptoms include browning at the tips causing them to curl. Newly emerging leaves may stick together at the leaf margins, causing them to appear shredded.