Fertilisers
SOILMAX
Calcium (as Ca) 10% + Magnesium (as MgO) 5% + Sulphate Sulphur 10% (CMS 10:5:10) 10:5:10 — Fills the gap most soils here actually have. NPK has been applied heavily for decades while calcium, magnesium and sulphur were left out, and a crop short of any of the three cannot use the nitrogen it is given. Calcium builds cell walls, which shows up as firmer fruit that travels and stores better. Magnesium sits at the centre of the chlorophyll molecule, so a deficient crop is pale between the veins of its older leaves whatever the nitrogen says. Sulphur is needed to make protein, and oilseeds and pulses want more of it than most.
Fertilisers
10:5:10 formulation
To be confirmed shelf life
| Technical | Calcium (as Ca) 10% + Magnesium (as MgO) 5% + Sulphate Sulphur 10% (CMS 10:5:10) 10:5:10 |
|---|---|
| Chemical group | Secondary nutrient fertiliser — calcium, magnesium and sulphur |
| Target crops | All crops |
| Recommended dose | The FCO sets composition and labelling, not application rate. Comparable CMS products are applied by the bag per acre before sowing, but the rate follows the grade, so it should come from an agronomic recommendation for this grade rather than from another product. |
| Water volume | Applied to soil, not sprayed. Broadcast and incorporate 10 to 15 days before sowing or transplanting. |
| FCO category | Organic fertiliser |
| Regulatory framework | Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985, Schedule I |
| Shelf life | To be confirmed |
Pack sizes
50 kg
First aid. Wash hands after handling. If dust enters the eyes, rinse with clean water. Keep out of reach of children.
Always read the label before use. Apply at the rate printed on the pack.
Always read the label before use. Apply at the rate printed on the pack.
