Detailed Description

The aim of fertilization in berry crops is a balanced nutrient supply and rapid crop development. The nutrient requirements are determined before the first fertilization measure is taken.
Granular fertilization (soil application):
The choice of the appropriate mineral fertilizer is based on the soil supply levels. Ammonium-stabilized fertilizers (NovaTec^® fertilizers stabilized with DMPP) show higher yields compared to conventional fertilizers in tests lasting several years.
Fertigation (irrigation fertilization):
Especially in the case of soft fruits, irrigation is accompanied by fertilization with fully water-soluble fertilizers. In areas with high summer dryness and after repeated dry summers, fertigation becomes even more important. Clear advantages justify the increased technical effort:

• The nutrient and water supply is optimally adapted to the soil conditions, the weather, and the crop stage; thus, the yield and the quality can be improved.
• A short-term adaptation to changing conditions is possible; resulting in a demand-orientated use of water and nutrients.
• Low nutrient leaching, high efficiency of the fertilization measure.
• Supply of calcium through fertigation.
• Supply of beneficial micro-organisms through fertigation.

COMPO EXPERT offers products that are suitable for fertigation, such as water-soluble fertilizers, e.g. Hakaphos^® or NovaTec^® Solub and liquid fertilizers (e.g. NovaTec^® 18 Fluid). Biostimulants can help the producers to achieve higher standards of production and quality (e.g. Basfoliar^® Kelp SL).