Safe, Practical Foliar Spray Rates Per Hectare For Nutri Plant Plus

Nutri Plant Plus – Foliar Application Guide

Water‑soluble plant‑eliciting fertilizer

Nutri Plant Plus is designed to support plant health, stress tolerance, and yield potential through safe and effective foliar application. The guidelines below provide practical, field‑proven spray rates per hectare that perform reliably under South African growing conditions when applied correctly.

General Application Guidelines

Following correct application practices is essential for best results:

• Spray volume per hectare

  • Field crops: 200–300 L water/ha

  • Dense canopy crops / vegetables: 300–400 L water/ha

• Best time to spray: Early morning or late afternoon

• Avoid spraying during periods of heat or drought stress

• Ensure good leaf coverage for effective absorption

• Do not exceed recommended rates

  
  

Crop‑Specific Foliar Spray Recommendations

Tobacco

Recommended rate:

• 250–300 ml per hectare

Spray programme:

• First application: 2–3 weeks after transplanting

• Second application: Before topping

• Third application (optional): After topping

Total applications: 2–3 sprays

Sugar Beans (Dry Beans)

Recommended rate:

• 200–250 ml per hectare

Spray programme:

• Early vegetative stage (3–4 true leaves)

• Pre‑flowering

• Pod formation (optional but highly beneficial)

Total applications: 2–3 sprays

Coffee

Recommended rate:

• 300–400 ml per hectare

Spray programme:

• Before flowering

• After flowering / fruit set

• During berry development

Total applications: 3 sprays per season

Note: Coffee leaves are waxy – good water coverage is essential.

Potatoes

Recommended rate:

• 250–300 ml per hectare

Spray programme:

• 3–4 weeks after emergence

• Rapid vegetative growth

• Early tuber bulking

Total applications: 2–3 sprays

Discontinue spraying once foliage begins to die back.

Wheat

Recommended rate:

• 200–250 ml per hectare

Spray programme:

• Tillering stage

• Stem elongation / booting stage

Total applications: 2 sprays

Quick Reference Table

Crop	Rate per hectare	Number of sprays
Tobacco	250–300 ml	2–3
Sugar beans	200–250 ml	2–3
Coffee	300–400 ml	3
Potatoes	250–300 ml	2–3
Wheat	200–250 ml	2

Knapsack Sprayer Equivalence

For small‑scale or spot applications using a 20 L knapsack sprayer:

• 10 ml per 20 L ≈ 150 ml/ha

• 15 ml per 20 L ≈ 225 ml/ha

• 20 ml per 20 L ≈ 300 ml/ha

Important Notes

• Always apply Nutri Plant Plus as part of a balanced nutrition and crop management programme.

• Rates may be adjusted slightly depending on crop condition, growth stage, and local climate.

• For best results, integrate applications with good agronomic practices.

For assistance with spray calendars, application methods (tractor boom vs knapsack), or region‑specific recommendations, please contact your Nutri Plant Plus representative.