Potassium Nitrate

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Potassium Nitrate is a fully soluble source of K and nitrogen, suitable for use in hydroponics, fertigation and foliar spraying.

Potassium Nitrate is white crystalline powder or Granular, is highly soluble in water, liquid ammonia and glycerine but insoluble in anhydrous alcohol and diethyl ether. It can not deliquesce in the air.

Typical Analysis

Chemical Formula	KNO3
Purity	99.4% min
Potassium Oxide (K2O)	46.0% min
Nitrogen (N)	13.5% min
Moisture (H2O)	0.1% max
Chloride (CI)	0.03% max
Insoluble matter (in water)	0.1% max

Importance of Potassium in plant growth

Potassium is a major plant nutrient and is an essential component of all living cells and metabolic processes. Potassium also helps plants utilise other nutrients more efficiently especially Nitrogen and Phosphorus.Potassium is required by the plant for respiration and transport of photosynthesis products. It also plays a vital role in the activation of many enzymes.Potassium requirement is greatest at the end of the growing season and is important in improving crop quality, fruit size, shape, colour, firmness and shelf life.Potassium deficient plants will tend to grow slowly and develop poor root systems. They are also more prone to stress from extremes of temperature, pests and disease.

Benefits of using Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate contains the essential plant elements, nitrogen and potassium and is ideal for use in hydroponics, fertigation, liquid blending and foliar application.Potassium Nitrate contains readily available nitrate nitrogen and readily available potassium.Potassium Nitrate is safe to use on a wide range of fruit, flower and vegetables crops.

For application rates, seek professional agronomic advice.

Potassium Nitrate