How much FCRD do I apply?

Because FCRD reduces Phosphorous Fixation less traditional fertilisers are required. FCRD suggests that you reduce the amount of traditional fertilisers by half. That is, use 50% NPK fertilisers with your full application of FCRD.

How do I apply FCRD
Note: Spread FCRD evenly around the base of the plant. FCRD acts on the soil to help plants grow, hence spreading FCRD over the root area is better than focusing all the dust specifically next to the base of the plant.

By hand
Measure the amounts into a bucket or container, then simply spread the dust evenly around the plant base. The dust is fine, so be sure to spread it carefully and not lose it in the wind!

By spreader
Using the spreaders specified spread rate calculate how much dust is spread over a certain distance. On Orchards, Vines, Forestry and broad acre (lawns and crops) use between 2.5 t/ha and 5 t/ha as the application rate.

Liquid Mix
FCRD will hold in solution for up to 72 hours. Using a freeform mixer or other mixing system calculate the irrigation rate and then calculate how much FCRD needs to be added to the irrigation to give a application rate of FCRD between 2.5 t/ha and 5 t/ha.

Harrow, Air Seeder
If you have an agricultural spreader or air seeder with the appropriate system to keep the dust 'viscous'spread the dust at between 2.5 t/ha and 5 t/ha.

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