Soft Rock Phosphate
Phosphorus (P) is a major plant nutrient found in every living plant cell. It is essential for healthy plant growth as it is responsible for key plant functions, such as energy transfer, photosynthesis, formation of sugars and starches, and nutrient movement within the plant.
An estimated 80% of soils in Sub-Saharan Africa are deficient in phosphorus. Phosphorus deficiency in plants causes poor root development and hence the uptake of water and nutrients from the soil or growing medium is reduced. Leaf development is also retarded, resulting in plants that have fewer and smaller leaves, reduced photosynthesis, and limited productivity.
Talborne’s soft rock phosphate is an effective way to correct soils deficient in phosphorus.
Product Benefits
- Cost effective phosphate fertilizer with a sustained release over many years
- Good solubility means the phosphate is quickly available for uptake by the plant
- Neutral pH & low levels of heavy metals
- Because it is not acid treated it does not harm soil biology
- A rich source of calcium and silica which are essential plant nutrients for strong and resilient growth
- Easily spreadable – Standard fertiliser / lime spreaders can be used
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Specification:
Advice:
Phosphate is typically bound to other elements in the soil. Soil-bound Bacteria and Fungi are essential in freeing it up and making it available to the plant. If your soils contain sufficient levels of Carbon and Organic matter, and are free of chemicals that hamper microbial life, they will be better at supplying phosphate and other nutrients to the plant.
Planting:
Phosphate is not very mobile in the soil; therefore, it should be broadcast, or band placed and incorporated into the soil, or applied in-row with planting.
- Planting trees and vines: Apply directly into the planting hole as it does not burn roots.
- In planted areas: broadcast as a top-dressing and till into the soil without disturbing the roots.
Add to Growing Mediums: It can be added to compost or growing mediums for a sustained release of phosphate and calcium.
Apply at any time of the year, preferably 6 weeks prior to key crop growth phases (Early Spring)
Application rate:
The Soft Rock Phosphate product application rates should be based on soil, leaf, or sap analysis, and adjusted according to the specific crop, crop stage, and climatic conditions. Advice from a suitably qualified person is recommended. A typical application rate is 250kg per ha per annum or until Phosphate (P) levels are shown to be adequate through soil analysis.
Do not overapply phosphate as an excess can create imbalances in soils which can limit or prohibit the uptake of other nutrients.
- Vita Rock-Phos:
Approved input for Certified Organic by Control Union for EU & US NOP standard
- Phosrock 14:
Not Approved for Organic Production
Transport, Storage and Packaging Information:
Storage:
Store in a dry environment and keep product dry to ensure optimal spreading.
Packaging:
Available in 25kg bags or 1 000kg bulk bags.
Talborne makes use of recycled bulk bags to limit plastic pollution and reduce costs. Bulk bags may appear different to the images on the website.
Health and Safety:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. Not intended for human ingestion.
Wear a dust mask to avoid inhalation and wash hands after handling the product. Wear eye protection to prevent dust from entering eyes.
Warranty
Great care is taken to ensure the quality of the product; however, Talborne Organics cannot control the conditions of use or guarantee the suitability of the product for each unique application, therefore Talborne Organics cannot be held liable for the results, injury or damages resulting from the use of this product alone or in combination with other materials. If the product is proven to not comply with the technical specification or is damaged, we undertake to replace it.
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