Solid core granular formulation for improved flowability in a high-performance inoculant that delivers increased yield potential in chickpeas.
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Research shows that chickpea inoculants promote:
This granular inoculant contains living organisms and requires a relatively high moisture content compared to granular herbicides and insecticides. To optimize flow (especially under humid conditions) it is suggested to fill large compartments to no more than 50 percent capacity.
For optimal results granules should be applied directly below the seed, in furrow.
One bag contains 22.6 kg (50 lb) enough to treat 4.0 ha (10 ac).
Apply granules at a rate of 5.6 kg/ha (5.0 lb/ac). For equipment calibration purposes refer to the following table indicating row spacing versus application rate.
Row Spacing |
Application |
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18 cm (7 in) |
9.9 g/100m (9.0 g/100 yards) |
20 cm (8 in) |
11.2 g/100m (10.2 g/100 yards) |
23 cm (9 in) |
12.9 g/100m (11.8 g/100 yards) |
25 cm (10 in) |
14 g/100m (12.8 g/100 yards) |
28 cm (11 in) |
15.6 g/100m (14.3 g/100 yards) |
30 cm (12 in) |
16.8 g/100m (15.4 g/100 yards) |
36 cm (14 in) |
20.1 g/100m (18.4 g/100 yards) |
41 cm (16 in) |
22.9 g/100m (20.9 g/100 yards) |
Equipment Calibration
Solid core granular inoculant is similar in particle size to some herbicide granules with a mean particle size distribution between 0.6 and 1.7 mm (92%), when submitted to standard Tyler Mesh particle size calibration, and a bulk density of 0.94 grams per cubic centimetre (56 pounds per cubic foot).
Directions for use
SCG formulation has technically advanced delivery of the rhizobia through a multi- layered solid core granule, which allows the following:
In a peat granular formulation, the rhizobia are placed on the surface of the peat granule, which is exposed to environmental factors such as wind, temperature, humidity and other conditions that can affect the survivability and effectiveness of the rhizobia.
Inoculating every year provides “affordable” nitrogen (N) helps ensure that rhizobia populations are acceptable for effective nodulation. Soybean rhizobia are not naturally occurring in western Canadian soils. Remaining populations from previous crop years may become inefficient over time. Wet, cool soil conditions can have a large impact on nodulation. Effective inoculation leads to more uniform/stronger plant growth and maximizes total yield potential (including seed protein/ac). Using an inoculant also provides beneficial aspects with additional benefits derived from added non-rhizobial “biologically-derived” technologies.