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Profol
Profol is a urea based foliar applied liquid fertiliser that boosts protein levels in milling wheat and maximises crop value.
Ensure you receive the premium for reaching milling quality grade samples.
Foliar application ensures rapid uptake in any weather conditions.
Options include the addition of sulphur and Bittersaltz.
Application
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Apply to the ear at GS 69 – 75 (milky to cheesy ripe stage)
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Use BFS Air Bubble Jets 04 or 05 - or other medium to coarse jet
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Apply in cool conditions – cloudy, early morning or late evening
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Avoid application in bright sunlight or high temperatures
Two Profol products are available, each with Bittersaltz if required:
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Profol 18-0-0
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Profol S 18-0-0 + 5% S03
Profol S contains added sulphur in a sulphate form that is readily available to the plant.
Bittersaltz adds magnesium and sulphate sulphur.
Rate to Apply:
- 40 kgs N per hectare (200 litres/ha) – Standard dressing
- 50 kgs N per hectare (250 litres/ha) – High yielding sites and varieties.
At the standard rate one tonne (900 litres) will treat 4.5 hectares of wheat, and one 1000 litre IBC will treat 5 hectares.
If on-farm storage is not available, BFS can provide temporary storage in plastic IBC containers.
Ring 01268 710237 for prices and to order your requirement.
Apply Profol with BFS low drift jets. Click here for details of our Air Bubble Jets.
Click here to download our Nitrogen and Sulphur Application Charts Summary, including Profol.