Calcium Nitrate

• Chemical Formula: Ca(NO₃)₂ 

• Calcium Content: Minimum 18.5% 

• Nitrate Nitrogen (NO₃⁻): Minimum 15.5% 

• Solubility in Water: 100% 

• Appearance: White crystalline granules or prills 

• pH (in 1% solution): 5.0 – 7.0 

1. Improves Fruit Quality & Shelf Life: Enhances firmness and shelf life of fruits and vegetables by strengthening cell walls. 
2. Prevents Calcium Deficiency Disorders: Effectively prevents common calcium-related disorders like blossom end rot, bitter pit, and tip burn. 
3. Supports Rapid Plant Growth: Nitrate form of nitrogen promotes fast absorption and supports rapid vegetative growth. 
4. Enhances Stress Resistance: Strengthens plant tissues, making crops more resistant to diseases and abiotic stress like heat and drought. 
5. Boosts Root Development: Promotes healthy root systems, increasing nutrient and water uptake. 
6. Non-Acidifying: Unlike ammonium-based fertilizers, Calcium Nitrate does not acidify the soil and helps maintain soil pH balance. 
7. Compatible with Most Fertilizers: Easily blends with other water-soluble fertilizers except those containing phosphate or sulphate ions. 
8. Increases Crop Yield and Profitability: Consistent application leads to uniform crop development and higher commercial value of produce. 

• Soil Application: Calcium Nitrate use as a basal or top-dressing fertilizer. Broadcast evenly and irrigate immediately. 

• Fertigation: Inject through drip irrigation systems for precise nutrient delivery. 

• Foliar Spray: Prepare a 0.5% to 1% solution (5-10g per litre of water) and spray during early morning or late afternoon for best absorption. 

• Vegetative Stage: Apply Calcium Nitrate during early plant growth to promote root and shoot development. 

• Pre-Flowering to Fruit Development Stage: Apply Calcium Nitrate during flowering and fruit setting to enhance fruit firmness and avoid calcium deficiencies. 

• Critical Growth Periods: Apply Calcium Nitrate at stages when calcium demand is high, especially in fruiting and fast-growing crops. 

• Do not mix Calcium Nitrate with phosphate or sulfate-containing fertilizers in the same tank to avoid precipitation. 

• Always perform a compatibility test before mixing with other agrochemicals. 

• Use clean water for foliar application and avoid spraying during high sunlight or rain. 

• Store Calcium Nitrate in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. 

• Wear gloves and eye protection while handling the product.