Growing with AGGRAND

Using AGGRAND to Grow Berries

Peak foliar responses are obtained on perennial crops such as raspberries by applying AGGRAND fertilizer after the leaves open, after bloom, and during fruit fill up to 3 weeks before final harvest.

To obtain the most comprehensive understanding of the nutrient levels and crop requirements of a particular soil, AGGRAND recommends a soil analysis be performed before determining a fertilization program. Soil Analysis Kits (G1374) are available from AGGRAND at a nominal cost.

Root Applications:

Mix 2-3 gallons of AGGRAND 4-3-3 with 50-75 gallons of water and apply to one acre once a month during growing season. Optimize results by adding 1-2 qt. of 0-0-8 to the mix.

Foliar Applications

1. Mix 1-2 gallons of AGGRAND 4-3-3 with 50-100 gallons of water and apply as a fine mist to one acre after leaves open and again after first bloom.
2. Mix 2-4 quarts of AGGRAND 0-0-8 Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash with the same volume of water and apply during fruit formation up to 3 weeks before final harvest.

Soil Applications

Mix 2-3 gallons of AGGRAND 4-3-3 in 50-75 gallons of water. Apply solution to one acre in spring or fall (apply spring and fall if soil is hard and low in organic matter). Optimize results by adding 2-3 gallons of AGGRAND 0-12-0 and 1-2 quarts of AGGRAND 0-0-8 to the mix in 100 gallons of water total.

Rates vary according to soil fertility and other inputs used. Higher dilution rates are more effective than lower dilution rates. Two or three lighter applications may be more effective than one heavy application. If other constraints only allow one trip over the field, then do not exceed a 3% dilution rate (3 gallons of AGGRAND to 100 Gallons of water).

The addition of a biodegradable surfactant increases uptake by increasing adhesion to the leaf surface. Apply AGGRAND in early morning or late evening. Do not apply before or after rainfall or irrigation. On standard sprayers, use 5-series or larger turbo flood jet nozzles when applying AGGRAND to reduce clogging.

To reduce susceptibility to attack of insect and disease causing organisms, apply 1 gallon of AGGRAND 4-3-3 per acre when signs of infestation begin to become apparent. Substitute 1 qt. of AGGRAND 0-0-8 for the 4-3-3 late in the season when the additional nitrogen and phosphorus are not needed. Some growers are finding that AGGRAND applications alone eliminate the need for pesticide applications on certain pests when they are applied at the same time as pesticides. AGGRAND added to the spray tank reduces the pesticide needed to obtain effective control by ¼ to ½.