Application

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For Optimal Results

  • The standard application rate is 1 gallon per acre mixed with sufficient water to apply the desired rate.
  • If already using N-P-K products: It is recommended that N-P-K applications rates be reduced by 50% when using SumaGroulx products.
  • If Soil Organic Matter (OM) is low (i.e. heavy sand or heavy clay soils) increase the initial application rate by 0.5 gallon for all applications.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures. Store at 40°F-80°F.
  • Always properly calibrate your sprayer prior to application to assure recommended application rate per acre is achieved.
  • Apply in late afternoon or at sundown to ensure optimal absorption.
  • For second application: Foliar application is suggested.

Co-Application

  • SumaGroulx can be co-applied with your irrigation water through a metered irrigation system.
  • SumaGroulx can be co-applied with liquid Nitrogen and herbicides.
  • Do not co-apply SumaGroulx with fungicides or fumigants.

Agitation

  • The SumaGroulx product should be gently agitated prior to application.  In smaller containers, simply shake the container prior to loading into sprayer.
  • With bulk barrels and totes, agitate prior to transferring to sprayer.  Agitate by using a liquid transfer pump, air-wand agitator or paddle agitator.

Note:  Loosen caps on containers upon receipt of product so that microbes can receive oxygen.  Leave caps loose until product is applied.

Organic Applications In organic operations, it is recommended that all application rates be increased 100% of traditional applications for conventionally grown crops.  The conventional rate of 1 gallon per acre will increase to 2 gallons per acre for organic crop.  This increase is recommended because the build-up of soil nutrients in organic fields is typically significantly less than that found in conventionally fertilized fields.  Additionally, organic fertilizer products tend to have a slow release of nutrients compared to that of chemical fertilizers.  Number and frequency of applications may also have to be increased for the same reasons.

Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Milo Step 1:  Apply 1 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre approximately 4 weeks after planting. Step 3:  Can make optional third application just prior to silking (7-10 days prior).  This application would be best made aerially.

Soybeans Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre approximately 4 weeks after initial application.

Summer Grasses (Grazing) Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre around Spring green-up. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre 4 to 6 weeks later.

Summer Grasses ( Hay) Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon around Spring green-up. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon after each cutting.

Wheat, Oats, Rye, etc. Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon at flag leaf emergence.

Sugar Beets and Potatoes Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre 3 to 4 weeks after initial application.

Beans:  Green, Yellow, Wax, Kidney, Lima, etc. Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre 3 to 4 weeks after initial application.

Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Squash, Honeyrock, Watermelon, etc. Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon 3 to 4 weeks after initial application.

Bell Peppers (Green, Red & Yellow), Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Okra, Potatoes, etc. Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre 3 to 4 weeks after initial application.

Leafy Greens Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre 3 weeks after emergence.

Tomato Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at planting. If transplanting, dip roots in solution equivalent to 6 oz. SumaGroulx per gallon of water prior to transplanting. Step 2:  Apply 1 qt. per acre every 7 to 10 days through peak harvest.

Fruit bushes:  Blueberries, Blackberries, etc. Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at early bud break. Step 2:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at “Bloom Stage”. Step 3:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at “early Fruit Set”.

Vine Crops: Grapes Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at early bud break. Step 2:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at “Bloom Stage”. Step 3:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at “early Fruit Set”.

Strawberries Step 1:  Apply 1 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at 4 leaf stage. Step 3:  Apply 1 qt. per acre at first bloom and every 7 days through peak harvest.

Cotton Step 1:  Apply 0.5 gallon (2 Liters) per acre at “Planting”.  Preferably “In Row”. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at “Pin Head” square.

Peanuts Step 1:  Apply 1 gallon per acre at planting. Step 2:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at “Pegging”. Step 3:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at “Bloom Set”. Step 4:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at Nut Set.

Rice Step 1:  Treat 80 to 100 lb. sprouted seed with 0.5 gal. SumaGroulx product mixed in solution. Step 2:  Apply 1 gallon per acre 30 days after broadcast/drilling. Step 3:  Apply 0.5 gallon per acre at Flag leaf/Boot leaf/pre-flowering stage. Note:  Please refer to Seed Treatment, Seedlings and Transplants.

Trees and Shrubs Step 1:  Mix equivalent of 3 oz. per gallon and spray from trunk to drip line. Step 2:  This application should be made in Spring at bud stage, Summer, and Fall.

Seed Treatment, Seedlings and Transplants SPROUTED SEEDS At Planting (Drill “In-furrow” or Broadcast): Treat seed prior to planting @ 0.5 gallon / 100 lbs. seed At 30 Days:  Apply 1 gallon / acre At Flag Leaf/Boot Leaf/Pre-Flower Stage:  Apply 1/2 gallon / acre

SEEDLINGS – TRANSPLANT (25 day old seedlings) At Transplant:  Root dip seedlings in equivalent of 1 gallon /acre.  Dilute solution equivalent to 6 oz. SumaGroulx per gallon of water. At 30 days:  Apply 0.5 gallons / acre At Flag Leaf/Boot Leaf/Pre-Flower Stage:  Apply 0.5 gallons / acre