BROCHURE - Verde-Cal K-Plus
Applies to Verde-Cal K-Plus
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Verde-cal K Plus
Sulfate of Potash plus VERDE-CAL G 0-0-12.5
With thCa™ Organic Complexing Technology With L-Amino Acids
There is a reason Superintendents call it “THE TOOLBOX”!
- Contains VERDE-CAL G (Enhanced Gypsum)
- Provides premium potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese and humic acid
- The continued advantages of thCa™ acid and penetrant
- Great balance of the most beneficial cations in one bag
- Supply Ca, Mg, K, S, Fe, and Mn in a single application
- Ideal source of sulfur
- Micro particle size for maximum coverage
thCa™ is a trademark of AQUA-AID, Inc.
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Verde-cal K Plus
Sulfate of Potash plus VERDE-CAL G 0-0-12.5
Guaranteed Analysis:
- 12.5% Potash (K)
- 7% Calcium (Ca)
- 2% Magnesium (Mg)
- 14.5% Sulfur (S)
- 4% Iron (Fe)
- 0.25% Manganese (Mn)
- 2% L-Amino Acid
- 0.5% thCa™ Acid
Sulfate of potash blended with VERDE-CAL G (Enhanced Gypsum), thCa™ acid complexing agent, L-Amino acids, and a soil penetrant to allow for more uniform movement into the soil, make VERDE-CAL K PLUS an ideal product that supplies essential nutrients of potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron (from iron humate), and manganese all in one application. Great for periods of stress or monthly maintenance, VERDE-CAL K PLUS can be used on all turf and ornamentals.
Features and Benefits of Using Verde-cal K Plus
- Provides premium potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and manganese
- Ideal source of sulfur
- Supplies calcium without raising pH
- Leaches excessive amounts of sodium and magnesium from soil colloids
- Micro particle for maximum coverage
- Ideal for all turf and ornamentals
Application Recommendations
Apply VERDE-CAL K PLUS monthly or bi-weekly.
For continued optimal growing conditions, apply VERDE-CAL K PLUS at 5 pounds per 1,000 ft² or 220 pounds per acre (250 kg/ha) at 30 day intervals throughout the growing season or as needed. Soil test recommendations should be followed.
When applying bi-weekly, apply VERDE-CAL K PLUS at 4 pounds per 1,000 ft² or 175 pounds per acre (195 kg/ha) every two weeks throughout the growing season or as needed.
Cation Comparison
[Diagram showing relative atomic weights of Ca (40), Mg (24), K (39), Na (23), H (1)]
The soil colloid has degrees of affinity for various basic cations. This bonding increases with larger atomic weight, ion size and amount of charge.
The percentage saturation for each of the cations will usually be within the following ranges for optimum performance:
| Cation | Range |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 65 - 70 % |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 10 - 18 % |
| Potassium (K) | 3 - 6 % |
| Sodium (Na) | 1 - 2 % |
| Hydrogen (H) | 10 - 15 % |
The process of cationic exchange begins when water and basic cations (Ca, Mg, K, Na) meet the soil colloid. Based on the soil colloid’s degree of cation affinity, Calcium (Ca) will attach to the soil colloid releasing the smaller cations. The released cations (Mg++, Na+, K+, H+) are solubilized in the soil solution and made available to the plant or removed from the soil profile. As hydrogen is released from the soil colloid into the soil solution, acidity is reduced and pH is raised.
The Cationic Exchange Complex
The mixture of Water, Soil, Colloids and Cations [Diagram showing a "SOIL COLLOID Negatively Charged" circle with various cations (Ca, Mg, Na, K, H) attached to the surface and floating in the surrounding soil solution]
Exchangeable cations are those absorbed on the colloid. Water soluble cations are those ionized in the soil solution. CEC is determined by the number of negative sights on the colloids.
- A & L Plains Laboratories, Inc.
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