Acidify Alkaline Soil - Leach Sodium Salt
Acidify Alkaline Soil - Leach Sodium Salt
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Total Nitrogen (N)
................................ 12% Acidifying action of 1 gallon (3.785 liters) SALT BREAKTHRU equals to approx.:
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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to work immediately. SALT BREAKTHRU reacts in the soil with calcium which exchanges with sodium to leach it from the soil exchange site. SALT BREAKTHRU is biodegradable and can be used on any alkaline or sodic soil. Regular use will promote deeper root system. DIRECTIONS Use SALT BREAKTHRU by itself. Do not mix with other chemicals or fertilizers. Apply at the rate of 5 gallons per acre (45.4 liters per hectare). For small areas, dilute 1 pint (454 cc per 378 liters of water) per 100 gallons of water. Apply 100 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. (93 sq. meter) to wet soil to a depth of 1/4" or more (0.63 cm). Do not allow SALT BREAKTHRU to remain on foliage. Flush off with fresh water. FOR INJECTION SYSTEMS OR FERTIGATION: For most situations, control can be achieved with maintenance application. Use 5 gallons per acre in irrigation water. This rate can lower soil pH approximately 1/2 pH point (pH 8 to 7.5), depending on bicarbonate content of soil. Apply every 4 to 6 weeks or as needed. A rate of 4 oz. (approximately 14 ppm) of SALT BREAKTHRU per 1,000 gallons of water (113cc in 3.785 liters) may be used as a starting point. Thereafter, the rate can be adjusted upward or downward depending on desired results. For more precise control, a soil test to determine water quality is recommended. Quantities of SALT BREAKTHRU required to neutralize 90% of bicarbonate in irrigation water : ppm = Mg/L
For calculation purposes to determine final ppm, use 49% total active ingredients in SALT BREAKTHRU. Please contact consultants at GrowMore, Inc. for additional recommendations. WEIGHT: 12.65 lbs./gallon (1.51 kgs./liter)
SALT BREAKTHRU - LEACHES SODIUM SALT Sodiac (alkali) soil contains enough sodium absorbed on the clay particles to interfere with plant growth. Salinity hazard is the possible accumulation of soluble salts in the root zone. With reasonable irrigation practices, there should be no salinity problem with irrigation water, with E.C. of less than 0.75 ds/m (secislemens per meter). E.C. 0.75-3.0 ds/m increasing problems. E.C. 3.0 or greater - can cause severe problems. As the proportion of sodium absorbed on the clay increases, the soil tends to disperse or "seal up" which causes reduced rates of water penetration. Reducing sodium related permeability problem can be accomplished by:
Evidence suggests that all irrigation water should have a minimum calcium content of 20 ppm to prevent dispersion of the soil. SALT BREAKTHRU has the ability to replace exchangeable sodium in the soil or increase calcium content in irrigation water or soil solution provided there is available carbonate, bicarbonate (HCO3) or calcium. SALT BREAKTHRU when diluted in water may be express as [(NH2)2CO]2H2SO4.
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Sodium |
Amount of SALT BREAKTHRU 1.090 lbs. (86.16 gals.) Amount of SALT BREAKTHRU required to replace 1 meg/100 gr. (230 ppm) exchangeable sodium in 6 inches (15.2 cms.) of soil. |
Area 1 acre (4047 sq. mt.) of soil. |
Calcium |
Amount of SALT BREAKTHRU 148 lbs. (11.7 gals.) 76.2 kgs. (44.2 liters) Amount of SALT BREAKTHRU required to increase calcium content in one acre foot of water to 1 meg/liter (200 ppm). |
Area 1 acre ft. water (325,811 gals.) 1,233,194 liters of water |
