Controlled Release Nutrition
for
Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Potato and sweet potato
Multicote Agri
Multicote Agri products combine controlled-release and readily available sources of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. .
CoteN
Controlled-Release nitrogen CoteN is a source of controlled-release nitrogen, based on polymer-coated urea. CoteN may be blended with non-coated N, P, or K to create CoteN Mix
The benefits of Multicote Agri & CoteN
Single application per season = labor saving Optimized supply of nutrients Minimizes losses through leaching
Availability of nutrients is ensured Lower application rates are required Minimized contamination of soil and groundwater
CoteNTM is recommended
On light soils where nutrients are easily leached
CoteNTM is recommended
As base fertilizers for rainy season crops
Rainfall accelerates nutrient leaching...
CoteNTM is recommended
While the mud makes side-dressing application troublesome
CoteNTM is recommended
Where nitrogen application rates are limited by local regulations, so high efficiency of nutrient use is desired
Trial in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel (Negev), 2006 Treatments
Crop: Potato cv Venus Soil type: Sandy loam Application method: pre-sowing application in 2 banded rows at both sides of the trench. N Total tuber yield % kg/ha ton/ha dry matter
Treatment
Fertilizer
Growers practice
CoteN
Urea 46-0-0
43-0-0 (70% coated)
400
240
61.4
62.5
18.88
19.23
Trial in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel (Negev), 2006
Yield (ton/ha)
63 62.5 62 61.5 61 60.5 60 Grower's practice CoteN
CoteN treatment: Higher yields at lower application rate
Trial in Kibbutz Nir-Eliyahu, Israel, 2006 - Treatments
Crop: Potato cv Mondial Soil type: Red loam Application method: Pre-sowing application
N kg/ha 420 350 Total tuber yield ton/ha 69 71.5
Treatment Growers practice CoteN
Fertilizer Urea 46-0-0 43-0-0 (70% coated)
Trial in Kibbutz Nir-Eliyahu, Israel, 2006
Yield (ton/ha)
72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 Grower's practice CoteN
CoteN treatment: Higher yields at lower application rate
Trial in Kibbutz Nir-Eliyahu, Israel, 2006
Additional benefits of CoteN treatment Higher N levels in the soil refer to reduced leaching
Higher chlorophyll levels in the leaves
Trial in Cudgen, Australia (NSW), 2005 - Treatments
Crop: Sweet potato cv Beaureguard kg/ha
Treatment
Growers practice Multicote Agri Hi Multicote Agri Med Multicote Agri Lo
Fertilizer
Granular fertilizers
N 112 102 84 74
P2O5 K2O 128 112 93 82 200 175 145 128
Multicote Agri 6M 14.5-16-25 60-0-70% coated
Application method Growers practice: base dressing + 2 side dressing applications Multicote Agri: base-dressing, fertilizer was incorporated to the soil at bed formation before planting
Trial in Cudgen, Australia (NSW), 2005 - Results
Treatment
Tuber size distribution (%) S M 16 31 L 15 8
Total yield Ton/ha 28.7 36.9
Income US$/ha 9,020 16,610
Growers practice Multicote Agri Hi
6 9
Multicote Agri Med
Multicote Agri Lo
11
12
32
18
9
15
35.3
32.8
16,975
12,580
Trial in Cudgen, Australia (NSW), 2005
Yields (ton/ha)
20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Grower's practice Multicote Agri Hi Multicote Agri Med Multicote Agri Lo Large Medium Small
Highest yields and income were obtained with
Multicote Agri at 75% of conventional rates.
Application recommendations
Application Rate % of local practice N Light soil Heavy soil 60-70 70-90 P2O5 100 100 K 2O 70 80
% coated nutrients N 70 50-60 P2O5 K 2O Up to 50 Up to 50
Application recommendations
The recommendations should be considered as a general guide only. Actual application rates and percentage of coated nutrients may be up to 10% more or 10% less than the values given in the able . The exact rates, timing and mode of application should be determined according to specific crop needs, soil and water conditions, and the growers experience . Consult Haifa agronomist to customize the optimal fertilization program for your needs
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