Foliar fertilization of rice using Multi-rice

 

Our recommendation for using Multi-rice fertilizer, either sprayed by airplane or by tractor operated sprayer

 

Treatment timing

Three treatments are recommended, timed as follows:
 
 
Physiological stageSpraying by Airplane
 Total rate12Kg/Ha Multi-Rice
I. TilleringSpray volume100 liter/Ha
 Solution concentration (w/v)12 %
30-35 days after sowing (for short season varieties - 90-100 days, spray at about 15 days intervals)
 Physiological stage
II. 1 week before flowering.
45-50 days after sowing
  
Tractor operated sprayer
Total rate12 Kg/Ha Multi-Rice
Spray volume400 liter/Ha
Solution concentration (w/v)3 %
Spraying by Airplane
Same as above
Tractor operated sprayer
Same as above
Physiological stageSpraying by Airplane
III. 1 week after flowering.
60-65 days after sowing
Same as above
Tractor operated sprayer
Same as above
 
 
 
 

Notes:

Adjuvant/surfactant are always recommended (As generally practiced for foliar sprays).


Compatibility. Multi-K is highly compatible with a wide range of pesticides and growth regulators, commonly used in field-crops. It is also compatible with other plant nutrients used for correction of deficiencies (Mg, Zn, etc.). Nevertheless, it is advisable to confirm compatibility by mixing a sample of the spray materials at the recommended concentration, before adding to the mix tank.


Safety Measures. Spray should be applied when the plants are fully turgid, and should be avoided during hot and dry weather. Best results are obtained when spraying in the late evening or early morning. It is recommended that this mixture will be sprayed on a small test plot, a few days prior to the comprehensive commercial treatment, so as to assess whether any adverse effects may occur.

 
 
 

Macro elements removed by 1 ton grain

 
NPKCaMgS
----------------------- Kg/ha -------------------------
18.04.020.02.02.01.7
 
 
Source: Kinoch: VOLHOUBARE LANDBOU, RSA. Processed by Frans Lourens, Haifa, RSA May, 1999.
 

Plant analysis guide

Nutrient sufficiency ranges (source: A & L, Agronomy Handbook, Ankerman & Large Eds.)

 
 
RiceNSPKMgCaNaBZnMnFeCuAlMo
------------------------ % ---------------------------------------- p.p.m ---------------
From2.200.200.301.800.200.250.018203035620 
To3.500.300.503.000.400.450.0320506012015300 
 
 
 
 

* Plant tissue sampling procedures:

 
Stage of growthPlant Part
Prior to headingFour uppermost leaves
 
 
 
 

Rice – Mineral analysis values

 
 Leaf blades
NutrientAverage valueCritical level
 (%)
N3.201.20
S0.250.13
P0.330.15
K1.650.85
Mg0.130.07
Ca0.290.14
Na0.03 
 (ppm)
Fe12070
Al60 
Mn14550
B5 
Cu62
Zn1915
Mo0.9