AUS-CAL is a high quality liquid calcium for the treatment of calcium deficiencies in most crops. AUS-CAL is a Liquid Calcium siutable for use where a readily available source of calcium is required. It is a form of soluble calcium for us ein agricultural situations where nitrate is not required and the crop is tolerant to chloride.
AUS-CAL assists root elongation and leaf development and assists in strengthening the plant structure. A deficiency in calcium can cause bitter bit in apples, the reduction of fruit firmness, lettuce tip burn, the reduction in storage life and tomato blossom end rot.
AUS-CAL contains 170g/L calcium present as calcium chloride.
| Crop | Use Rate | Comments | Water Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | 5-7 L/HA | At petal fall 7-14 days apart until harvest | 500 L/HA to 700 L/Ha |
| Tomatoes | 7.5 L/Ha to 15 L/Ha | At flowering and continue as required | 400 L/Ha to 750 L/Ha |
| Lettuce | 3.75 L/Ha to 10 L/Ha | At emergence at 14 day intervals as required | 200 L/Ha to 500 L/Ha |
| Strawberries | 2 L/Ha | Apply at 10-14 day intervals during flowering | 200 L/Ha |
| Stone Fruit Pome Fruit Bananas Paw Paw Tropical Fruit |
5 L/Ha to 7 L/Ha | As required to improve firmness and quality | Foliar: 500 L/Ha to 700 L/Ha Ground: 250 L/Ha to 350 L/Ha |
| Post Harvest Dip: Golden Delicious Other Varieties |
600mls per 100L 2-2.5L per 100L |