CHANDLER
FOLIAR

A nutrient suspension applied as a foliar spray. It is formulated to be readily available to the plant and to enhance availability and plant uptake of other nutrients.

What are the components of Chandler Foliar?

• 7% nitrogen
• Chelated copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc
• Sulfur, boron, and molybdenum
• Natural surfactants
• Humic and amonic acids
• Liquid fermentation product (a source of fermentation substances such as enzymes, amino-acids, vitamin-B complex, and microbial metabolites)
• Selected plant extracts

What does it do?

Regular use of Chandlar Foliar in conjunction with your normal fertilizer program and sound cultural practices will improve plant growth and nutrition. The specific benefits of Chandler Foliar include:

• Increased uptake and availability of nutrients
• Enhances photosynthesis
• Promote flower development and fruit set
• Improve flower and leaf nutrient content
• Boost plant vigor under drought and other forms of plant stress
• Promote yield potential

How do you apply Chandler Foliar?

The product may be applied to plant foliage using conventional ground or aerial spray equipment and is non-phytotoxic when used as directed. Chandler Foliar may be applied by itself or used in a tank mix with other products, and the product is compatible with most fertilizers and pesticides. However, we recommend that you test all chemical tank-mixes for compatibility before application. You should apply Chandler Foliar with enough water (10-20 gallons per acre) to provide good coverage of the plant, and it may be applied with newer spraying equipment that uses lower water flow rates.

What is the recommended application rate?

The recommended application rate varies by crop, and the timing of the application is designed to help the crop during the critical growth stages. For more information on the timing of Chandler Foliar applications, please refer to our new technical paper on the benefits of a foliar feeding program. The following list covers the application rates and timing for most of the major crops produced in the Midwest:

• Alfalfa --- for a new seeding, apply 10 ounces per acre. For an established crop, apply 10 ounces per acre at the first burst of spring growth. Later, apply 10 ounces per acre within 10-14 days after each cutting. For seed production, apply 10 ounces per acre just prior to flowering.
• Corn --- spray 8 ounces per acre in a band over the row at the fourth leaf stage. In general, the results from applying Chandler Foliar to corn are sensitive to the timing of the application. If you are interested in applying Chandler Foliar on corn, please contact us for further details.
• Oats --- apply 8 ounces per acre at the second to third leaf stage.
• Soybeans --- for beans planted in rows, spray 6 ounces per acre in a band over the row at the second to third trifoliate leaf stage. For drilled beans, broadcast 10 ounces per acre at the second to third trifoliate leaf stage.
• Spring wheat --- apply 8 ounces per acre at the second to third leaf stage. Later, apply 4 ounces per acre at Feeke's stage 8 (flag leaf stage).
• Winter wheat --- in the fall, apply 8 ounces per acre at the second to third leaf stage. In the spring, apply 4 ounces per acre at the beginning of new growth or tillering.

What is the per-acre cost of Chandler Foliar?

The investment per acre treated depends on the application rate. The approximate costs for the different recommended rates are:

• 4 ounces per acre --- $3.50 per acre
• 6 ounces per acre --- $5.33 per acre
• 8 ounces per acre --- $7.00 per acre
• 10 ounces per acre --- $8.75 per acre

The approximate costs are based on purchase of a one gallon jug of Chandler Foliar at full retail price. The per-acre cost will be lower if you buy a larger package size (2.5 gallon jug or 30 gallon drum) or if you buy product under our Fall Discount Program (September and October) or our spring Pre-Season Discount Program (December to March).

For more details about Chandler Foliar, refer to our new product brochure

For information about the timing of Chandler Foliar applications, refer to our new technical paper

Managing the high costs of corn production with Chandler Crop Product

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