Boron is one of the six essential micronutrients for plant growth and development. The physiological role of boron in plants is very complex and is known as a trace regulatory element. According to relevant data, most soils in China are in a state of insufficient boron element. Although boron element is used in very small amounts throughout plant growth, its effect is significant and cannot be replaced by other elements, which can affect the normal flowering and fruiting of plants.
Boron fertilizer is a material with a marked amount of boron to provide plant nutrients as its main function. Conventional boron fertilizer refers to boron chemical products such as borax, boric acid, and boron magnesium fertilizer used as trace element fertilizers for agriculture. The boron deficient soil in China is found in both the south and north, so the rational application of boron fertilizer is of great significance for the development of agriculture in China.
Boron has three major effects on crop physiological processes, mainly as follows:
1. Promoting effects: Boron can promote root growth, promote carbohydrate transport, and promote early crop ripening. Enhancing crop drought resistance, cold resistance, heat resistance, and disease resistance, the application of boron can promote the formation of vitamin C, and the increase of vitamin C can increase crop stress resistance. The boron content in the plant body is appropriate, which can improve the organic matter supply to various organs of crops, promote normal crop growth, and increase the fruit setting rate and fruit setting rate;
2. Special effects: Boron deficiency can cause incomplete formation of plant cells, leading to decreased vitality and inability to undergo normal cell division, resulting in cell degeneration, pollen cell division and underdevelopment, or death of growth points due to poor sugar and hormone operation;
3. Regulatory effect: Boron can regulate the formation and operation of organic acids in plants, promote the development of vascular systems in crop roots, facilitate nutrient transport, accelerate material metabolism, promote photosynthesis, and promote crop development and growth.
Although boron fertilizer is good, the more it is, the better. The absorption and utilization rate of crops is limited. Overuse not only causes waste of pesticides, but also easily leads to boron poisoning in crops. Boron fertilizer varieties with a pure boron content of ≥ 21% and 17.5% on the market should not exceed a dosage of 100 grams per acre per use.
Usage of boron fertilizer:
1. Base fertilizer: Boron fertilizer can be applied as a base fertilizer. If the soil is severely lacking in boron, borax can be chosen as the base fertilizer. Before plowing the land, the ground should be evenly spread, which can prolong the boron supply time of the soil. If used during sowing, hole or strip application can be carried out, and attention should be paid to avoiding direct contact with the seeds as much as possible.
2. Spray fertilizer: Boron fertilizer can also be used as foliar fertilizer, usually used before flowering, early flowering, and early fruit setting. It can not only promote flowering and fruiting, but also reduce the impact on pollination. When spraying boron fertilizer, the front and back of the leaves should be evenly sprayed. When using, the concentration should not be too high, especially during the seedling stage, and the concentration can be lower.
Meanwhile, when using boron fertilizer, we should also pay attention to the following points:
1. Mastering the spraying concentration, borax is one of the trace elements that is important for plant growth, but the amount used is very small. If the spraying concentration is too high, it may not have the desired effect. Due to the high concentration or frequent spraying of borax fertilizer, it can affect the normal growth of plants and cause fertilizer damage,
2. Mixed use, boron element has weak physiological acidity. When spraying on leaves, borax should not be mixed with alkaline fertilizers or pesticides in aqueous solution, nor should it be mixed with calcium and magnesium fertilizers. Because after mixing in this way, adverse reactions will occur, and borax will combine with calcium and magnesium ions to form precipitates, which will not have the desired effect. If it is necessary to mix it with compound fertilizers, conduct an experiment first to see if sediment is generated. If so, it cannot be mixed.
We often have the following misconceptions about the use of boron fertilizer:
1. Boron only has a significant effect on high boron requiring crops
Rapeseed, cotton, fruit trees, vegetables, etc. require a high amount of boron, while rice, corn, wheat, etc. require a low amount of boron. However, even for crops with low boron requirements, boron deficiency symptoms can seriously reduce yield.
2. No symptoms of boron deficiency in crops, no need to apply boron fertilizer
A large number of experiments have confirmed that there are no symptoms of boron deficiency, and the application of boron fertilizer can significantly increase yield.
3. Crops only need to apply boron once a year
The application of boron fertilizer should be combined with foliar fertilizer, and foliar spraying should be applied in small amounts multiple times.
4. When purchasing boron fertilizer, do not consider the pure boron content of the product
Many low-quality or counterfeit boron fertilizers do not indicate the pure boron content according to national requirements, only vaguely indicating the so-called product purity. Even if 100% pure waste is still waste, be sure to recognize the product and indicate that it has a pure boron content when purchasing it.
The high content instant boron powder produced by our company - foliar spraying boron fertilizer is an efficient instant boron fertilizer. It is specifically designed to promote the rapid application of boron fertilizer for the growth of roots, stems, flowers, buds, and spikes of crops such as rapeseed, cotton, fruits and vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers. After use, it can promote the growth of stems, flowers, and buds in the above-mentioned crops, making their fruits and grains fuller. It has a certain effect on physiological diseases caused by boron deficiency, achieving the goal of increasing production. In addition, there are also the following characteristics:
1. High content: pure boron content ≥ 21%, sodium borate content ≥ 99%;
2. Quick dissolution: Even at low temperatures, it can quickly dissolve into water or more viscous liquids;
3. Easy to absorb: After application, it can be quickly absorbed and utilized by plant leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits, and has a significant effect on crop fertilization;
4. Good compatibility: The aqueous solution is close to neutral and can be mixed with most chemical pesticides for application;
5. Significant yield increase effect: When the soil is deficient in boron, applying this product can increase yield by 15% -45% and significantly improve crop quality;
6. Convenient and safe to use: can quickly dissolve and spray at any temperature, with no residue on soil and crops;
The secret to crop growth lies in metabolism, and fertilization is the driving force of metabolism. Serious fertilization, increasing soil fertility, mastering scientific knowledge, and selecting professional products are the key to ensuring crop health! Borda brand quick acting spray fertilization promotes the healthy development of the green industry!