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Recommended Application Rates

PureGrade™ - Liquid Fertilizer - Starter Fertilizer

Recommended application rates of PureGrade Liquid Plant Food on various crops. 

These recommendations are for the use of both our GoldStart™ and Diamond product lines.
Note: Rates and fertilizer analysis are only given as guidelines.  We suggest that soil tests, tissue tests, and/or fertility recommendations from your local crop fertility experts be followed.
ALFALFA, CLOVER & OTHER GRASSES FOR HAY
alfalfa Recommended Rates Benefits
  • Up to 7 gal per acre in-furrow
  • 3 - 6 gal per acre foliar after each cutting
  • increases yields up to 4 ton per acre
  • better overall health and quality
  • faster establishment
  • higher forage production
SUGAR BEETS
beet Recommended Rates Benefits
  • up to 5 gal per acre in-furrow with planter
  • 4 - 10 gal per acre 2 x 2 with planter
  • 5 - 6 gal per acre foliar when crown is 8 - 10 across
  • (repeat 3 - 4 weeks after initial application)
  • faster establishment
  • higher relative feed values
  • better overall health and quality
  • increases profit and yields
CORN
corn Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 4 - 6 gal per acre in-furrow with planter
  • 5 - 15 gal per acre 2 x 2 with planter
  • 3 - 5 gal foliar per acre at the 3 to 5 leaf collar stage
  • 3 - 5 gal foliar per acre 10 to 15 days prior to tasseling
  • increases yields up to 25 bu/A
  • overcomes cool temperatures
  • reduces residue tie-up
  • produces drier corn
COTTON
cotton Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 3 - 5 gal foliar per acre during the 3rd week after bloom
  • 3 - 5 gal foliar per acre during the 6th week after bloom
  • improved boll quality
  • increases plant food efficiency
  • increases yield
  • high solubility means quicker uptake
MILO
milo Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 3 - 6 gal per acre in-furrow with planter
  • 5 - 15 gal per acre 2 x 2 with planter
  • 3 - 6 gal foliar per acre at 12 to 15 inch height
  • 3 - 5 gal foliar per acre at flag leaf
  • increases yields up to 25 bu/A
  • reduces residue tie-up
  • increases plant food efficiency
  • reduces stratification of nutrients
POTATOES
potato Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 5 - 8 gal per acre in-furrow with planter
  • 7 - 15 gal per acre 2 x 2 with planter
  • 1½ - 2 gal foliar per acre at tuber initiation. Follow with 1 - 3 foliar applications at 2 - 3 gal per acre
  • produces healthier and larger roots
  • stimulates rapid growth
  • increases yield and profit
  • produces a high-quality potato crop
SOYBEANS
soybeans Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 3 - 6 gal foliar per acre between 3rd and 6th leaf trifoliate
  • 3 - 6 gal foliar per acre at 60 to 80% pod set
  • increases yields up to 12 bu/A
  • feeds plants when nutrients are needed
  • increases plant food efficiency
  • increases profit
TOBACCO
tobacco Recommended Rates Benefits
  • 8 - 12 gal per acre through transplanter water
  • 5 gal per acre on each cultivation
  • 3 gal foliar per acre at approximately 18 inches of growth
  • improves weight, size & quality of leaves
  • increases up to 300 pounds per acre
  • improves fungus and disease problems
  • accelerates maturity
WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY & OTHER SMALL GRAINS
wheat Recommended Rates Benefits
  • Up to 7 gallons per acre in-furrow
  • 3 - 5 gal per acre foliar when plants are approx. 3" - 7" high
  • increases yields up to 15 bu/A
  • healthier wheat and root systems
  • increases plant food efficiency
  • higher test weight and lower moisture