Calcium Nitrate

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Excellent for controlling the incidence of heart rot in celery and Scurf on Potatoes. Calcium nitrate, also called Norwegian saltpetre is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2. This colourless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as a tetra hydrate, Put the lid back on the little bucket as soon as you have finished with it. It’s mainly used as a component in fertilizers.
(15%N, 19% Ca0) combines quick acting Calcium and Nitrogen. Calcium deficiency shows as poor growth and specifically blossom end rot in tomatoes, heart rot in celery, tip burn in lettuce and bitter pit in apples. Used also in hydroponic formulations and as a bulking agent for potatoes and root crops. Rate of use 50g in 5 litres of water or 100g per sq metre for root crops. Soluble in Water. Research in potatoes shows skin blemishes (black scurf, powdery scab, silver scurf) are significantly lower when the calcium levels in the tuber peel are greater than 0.2%.

Price £4.99 per 500 grams tub

Price: £4.99