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Description

Fast acting liquid that corrects iron deficiency. Deficiency is common in camellias, azaleas and other acid loving plants as well as citrus, roses and vegetables. Yates Leaf Greener Iron Chelate is an easy to use liquid trace element. Recommended as a foliar spray application, this delivers iron directly to the deficient leaves for faster results. Foliar applications also result in much lower iron additions into the soil when compared to traditional soil drench applications, resulting in less wastage and lower risk of soil toxicity.

Features

  • Works differently from other chelates
  • Releases nutrients gradually to minimise leaf burn
  • A targeted solutions for fast results
  • Sticks firmly to foliage and is rain-fast in 2-3 hours
  • Once dissolved in water, it is absorbed into the root system in available chelated form

Specifications

  • Size

    500 mL
  • Ingredient

    Iron (Fe) as iron lignosulfonate chelate 1.25% w / v
Safety Data Sheet

How to Use

General Application

Application - Alleviate iron deficiency symptoms
Method - Foliar Spray: Recommended spray to lightly wet the leaves before run off. NOT for stone fruit.
Rate - Mix 20mL in 1L water. Apply with garden sprayer.
Frequency - Every 2-4 weeks
Timing - Apply when symptoms appear. Reapply as necessary

Stone Fruit

Application - Alleviate iron deficiency symptoms
Method - Soil drench: Only recommended for stone fruit
Rate - Mix 5mL(min) to 10mL(max)in 2L of water. Apply with watering can.
Frequency - Every 2-4 weeks
Timing - Apply when symptoms appear. Reapply as necessary

Apply to leaves as a fine mist. For optimum results reassess plant symptoms every few weeks to decide if further applications are necessary. Begin treatment as soon as symptoms become visible or early in the growing season if a deficiency is known to exist. It is best to apply many smaller amounts rather than a single large amount.

Precautions

Do not swallow. The spray from this product may act as an irritant. Avoid inhalation and contact with the eyes and skin. Wear appropriate skin and eye protection when mixing and applying product. Wash hands and affected parts on contact.

  • Do not over apply spray leading to run off.
  • Do not apply during flowering.
  • Always apply to moist soil. Do not apply when maximum temperature is expected to reach above 25°C or if the plant is suffering moisture stress.
  • Apply during early morning or late afternoon when evaporation will be less.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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