How can fertilizer tanks be prepared?
Preparing fertilizer tanks requires close attention. Mistakes in this preparation can cause many problems. Calculating an optimal nutrition feeding scheme is an important aspect in horticulture. Our specialist explains the preparation of fertilizer tanks in this article.
The difference between A- and B- fertilizer tanks
Two fertilizer tanks are developed in order to prevent undesired reactions of certain elements. After the A- and B-tanks have been prepared, the solutions come together in a special tank, the mixing tank. The mixing tank contains a concentration that is eventually given to the crop. Due to this mixing tank, the chances on the elements precipitating are reduced.
Note: Always make sure to make use of the personal protection prescribed, when preparing a fertilizer tank (special gloves, face protection and safety glasses).
A-tank | B-tank |
Calcium Nitrate Magnesium Nitrate Ammonium Nitrate Calcium Chloride Iron chelate | Nitric Acid Sulphuric Acid Phosphoric Acid Potassium Phosphorous Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide Magnesium Sulphate Potassium Phosphate Trace elements (sulphates and chelates, excluding iron chelate) |
Note: Always make sure to make use of the personal protection prescribed, when preparing a fertilizer tank (special gloves, face protection and safety glasses).
Preparing the A- fertilizer tank
- Fill the fertilizer tank up to approximately 20% with water
- Dose the following fertilizing elements
Solid: Potassium Nitrate - Mix carefully
- Add more water to the tank, filling it to approximately 50%
- Measure the pH level of the solution. It should be below 5.5
> 5.5: Correct with Nitric Acid
< 5.5: Correct with Fertigro KL-50 - Dose the other fertilizer elements
Solid: Calcium Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Nitrate - While mixing, the tank can be filled with water up to 100%
- Measure the pH once again
- Add the iron chelate
- Mix well once again
pH minimum | pH maximum | |
Fe-DTPA | 3,0 | 5,5 |
Fe-HEEDTA | 3,0 | 5,5 |
Fe-EDDHA | 4,0 | 5,5 |
Preparing the B- fertilizer tank
- Fill the fertilizer tank up with water to approximately 20%
- Dose the following fertilizing elements
Solid: Potassium Nitrate, MKP, MAP - Mix carefully
- Add more water to the tank, filling it up to approximately 60%
- Measure the pH level of the solution. It should be below 5.5 and measured from top to bottom with a pH probe.
- Dose the other fertilizers
Solid: Magnesium Sulphate - While mixing, the tank can be filled with water up to 100%
- Dose the trace elements
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The difference between A- and B- fertilizer tanks
Two fertilizer tanks are developed in order to prevent undesired reactions of certain elements. After the A- and B-tanks have been prepared, the solutions come together in a special tank, the mixing tank. The mixing tank contains a concentration that is eventually given to the crop. Due to this mixing tank, the chances on the elements precipitating are reduced.
Note: Always make sure to make use of the personal protection prescribed, when preparing a fertilizer tank (special gloves, face protection and safety glasses).
A-tank | B-tank |
Calcium Nitrate Magnesium Nitrate Ammonium Nitrate Calcium Chloride Iron chelate | Nitric Acid Sulphuric Acid Phosphoric Acid Potassium Phosphorous Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide Magnesium Sulphate Potassium Phosphate Trace elements (sulphates and chelates, excluding iron chelate) |
Note: Always make sure to make use of the personal protection prescribed, when preparing a fertilizer tank (special gloves, face protection and safety glasses).
Preparing the A- fertilizer tank
- Fill the fertilizer tank up to approximately 20% with water
- Dose the following fertilizing elements
Solid: Potassium Nitrate - Mix carefully
- Add more water to the tank, filling it to approximately 50%
- Measure the pH level of the solution. It should be below 5.5
> 5.5: Correct with Nitric Acid
< 5.5: Correct with Fertigro KL-50 - Dose the other fertilizer elements
Solid: Calcium Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Nitrate - While mixing, the tank can be filled with water up to 100%
- Measure the pH once again
- Add the iron chelate
- Mix well once again
pH minimum | pH maximum | |
Fe-DTPA | 3,0 | 5,5 |
Fe-HEEDTA | 3,0 | 5,5 |
Fe-EDDHA | 4,0 | 5,5 |
Preparing the B- fertilizer tank
- Fill the fertilizer tank up with water to approximately 20%
- Dose the following fertilizing elements
Solid: Potassium Nitrate, MKP, MAP - Mix carefully
- Add more water to the tank, filling it up to approximately 60%
- Measure the pH level of the solution. It should be below 5.5 and measured from top to bottom with a pH probe.
- Dose the other fertilizers
Solid: Magnesium Sulphate - While mixing, the tank can be filled with water up to 100%
- Dose the trace elements
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