Haifa’s Almond Feed™ 13-0-40+6(S) is designed to enhance the performance of your almond crops.
This special formula, based on potassium nitrate, provides a combination of potassium, nitrogen and sulfur, three essential nutrients for almond growth and health. Almond Feed™ provides concentrated nutrition, readily available for uptake by the tree. Fully water-soluble, the Almond Feed formula is ideal for efficient application by Nutrigation®
The advantages of Haifa Almond Feed
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Contains 52% Potassium Nitrate
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Low salt index, reduces salinity risk, Safe for roots and foliage
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Balanced rate of sulfur
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Maintains soil pH at optimal levels
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Efficient uptake of N and K, due to synergy between nitrate and potassium
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Highly soluble and pure, safe for use in all irrigation and spraying system
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Can be mixed with all water-soluble fertilizers, except those containing calcium
Total nitrogen (N) |
13% |
Nitrate nitrogen (N-NO3) |
6.5% |
Urea nitrogen (N-NH2) |
6.5% |
Soluble potash (K2O) |
40% |
Sulfur (S) |
6% |
pH (0.1% solution) |
4.8 |
EC (0.1% solution) |
1.11 mS/cm |
Follow the almond tree’s needs
Application of nutrients through the irrigation system (Nutrigation®) ensures optimal match of the nutrition to the crop’s growth requirements.
Proven results
In a long term fan jet almond fertigation trial, treatments that included 100% potassium nitrate as a proportion of the K fertilizer, resulted in higher yields than treatments containing SOP or K-T* either alone or in combination.
Nutrigation® program that included potassium nitrate resulted in Up to 20% more yield compared with programs that involve other sources of potassium.
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Haifa Almond Feed |
KTS |
K content |
40% |
25% |
Contains nitrogen |
Yes |
No |
Chloride-free |
Yes |
Yes |
Water solubility |
Good |
Good |
Protects soil pH |
Yes |
No |
* Potassium thiosulfate
KTS® is a trademark owned by Tessendrlo Kerley, Inc.
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Need more information about growing almonds? You can always return to the almond tree fertilizer & almond crop guide table of contents