Nutriplant® AG Foliar Micronutrient Supplement
Give Crops Additional Nutritional Support When It Matters Most
Quick Answer
A crop's nutritional needs can change throughout the growing season. Soil conditions, moisture availability, root activity, temperature, and plant stress can all affect how well essential nutrients reach the plant.
Nutriplant® AG is a concentrated liquid micronutrient supplement designed for foliar application during critical stages of plant development. It provides essential micronutrients directly to plant surfaces while supporting the plant's ability to take up nutrients from the soil.
Nutriplant® AG can be incorporated into an established crop-management and fertility program to provide targeted nutritional support when plants are actively growing.
What Is Nutriplant® AG?
Nutriplant® AG is a liquid foliar micronutrient product developed for agricultural crops, commercial turf, and other managed growing applications.
It is applied to plant foliage at selected growth stages to supplement the nutrients provided through the soil and the operation's primary fertility program.
The product materials specifically identify essential micronutrients, including molybdenum and iron. These elements are required in small amounts but play important roles in normal plant development and biological processes.
Nutriplant® AG is not intended to replace a complete soil-fertility program or correct every possible plant-health problem.
Why Micronutrients Matter
Plants need primary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but they also require much smaller quantities of essential micronutrients.
Although crops use micronutrients in relatively small amounts, these nutrients participate in important plant functions, including:
A crop can have access to the major nutrients and still experience limitations when one or more essential micronutrients are unavailable. The presence of a nutrient in the soil does not always mean the plant can readily absorb and use it. Soil pH, moisture, compaction, organic matter, temperature, nutrient interactions, and root health can all influence nutrient availability.
How Nutriplant® AG Works
1. Nutrients Are Applied to the Foliage
Nutriplant® AG is mixed with water and sprayed onto the plant according to the recommended crop program.
2. The Spray Contacts Plant Surfaces
Thorough, uniform spray coverage places the micronutrient solution across more of the available foliage.
3. Micronutrients Supplement the Crop's Nutrition
The foliar application gives the crop another route for receiving essential micronutrients in addition to root uptake.
4. Applications Target Important Growth Stages
Rather than relying on a single application for every crop, Nutriplant® AG programs may use one or more treatments aligned with the crop's development and nutritional demand.
5. The Product Complements Soil Fertility
Nutriplant® AG is designed to work alongside a sound soil-fertility and crop-management plan—not replace it.
Potential Benefits of Nutriplant® AG
Targeted Micronutrient Support
Foliar application allows micronutrients to be placed directly on plant surfaces during selected stages of development.
Complements Existing Fertility Programs
Can be incorporated into an operation's existing nutrient-management plan without replacing its regular nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or soil-amendment program.
Supports Normal Plant Development
Essential micronutrients participate in many of the processes crops use for growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Useful During Critical Growth Periods
Applications can be timed around important developmental stages when the crop's nutritional demand may be changing.
Concentrated Liquid Formula
Its liquid formulation allows Nutriplant® AG to be measured and incorporated into compatible spray programs.
Flexible Commercial Applications
May be considered for row crops, specialty crops, turf, and other professionally managed growing systems.
The Role of Iron and Molybdenum
The supplied Nutriplant® materials specifically identify iron and molybdenum as important micronutrients associated with the product program.
Iron
Iron contributes to enzyme functions and processes related to chlorophyll formation. Although iron is not itself part of the chlorophyll molecule, plants require it to maintain normal chlorophyll-related activity and growth. Iron availability can be influenced by soil conditions, particularly soil pH.
Molybdenum
Molybdenum plays a role in how plants process and use nitrogen. Crops require only a very small amount, but insufficient availability can interfere with normal nitrogen metabolism.
The presence of these micronutrients does not eliminate the need for soil testing, tissue analysis, or a balanced fertility program.
Why Use a Foliar Micronutrient Application?
Most crop nutrition is supplied through the soil and taken up by the roots. Foliar nutrition provides an additional way to supplement that program.
A foliar treatment may be useful when:
Foliar feeding is not a cure-all. Results depend on the crop, application timing, nutrient need, spray coverage, environmental conditions, and the overall management program.
Nutriplant® AG Applications
Nutriplant® AG may be considered for professionally managed applications involving:
Crop needs and application programs are not identical. Rates, timing, spray volume, and the number of applications should be selected according to the current product directions and the needs of the individual operation.
Discuss Your Crop ProgramApplication Timing Matters
Nutriplant® AG is intended for use at critical plant-growth stages. The ideal timing depends on the crop and the production objective.
Possible timing considerations include:
Example — Potato Trial Protocol:
The supplied potato-trial program applied Nutriplant® AG twice at 14 fluid ounces per acre: once at the 6- to 8-leaf stage and again four weeks later. That was a crop-specific research protocol and should not be treated as a universal rate for every crop.
Always follow the current Nutriplant® AG product directions and confirm the program for the intended crop, location, and application method.
How to Apply Nutriplant® AG
A typical foliar application process includes:
- 1Identify the crop and target growth stage.
- 2Review the current Nutriplant® AG directions.
- 3Confirm the correct application rate and spray volume.
- 4Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water.
- 5Begin agitation or recirculation.
- 6Measure and add Nutriplant® AG.
- 7Add other compatible products in the recommended mixing order.
- 8Maintain agitation during application.
- 9Apply for thorough and uniform foliar coverage.
- 10Clean the equipment according to product and equipment directions.
Do not assume that every fertilizer, pesticide, adjuvant, or biological product is automatically compatible with Nutriplant® AG.
Tank-Mix Compatibility
Nutriplant® AG may be incorporated into an existing spray program when the proposed combination is permitted and compatible.
Compatibility can be affected by:
Before preparing a new combination, review the directions for every tank-mix partner. Conduct a small compatibility or jar test when appropriate. Watch for signs of incompatibility, including:
If the mixture appears incompatible, do not add it to the spray tank.
Nutriplant® AG and APSA-80®
Nutriplant® AG and APSA-80® serve different purposes.
| Product | Primary Role |
|---|---|
| Nutriplant® AG | Supplies supplemental micronutrients through foliar treatment |
| APSA-80® | Improves the wetting, spreading, and coverage of compatible spray solutions |
Nutriplant® AG is a micronutrient product. APSA-80® is a nonionic spray adjuvant. When permitted by the relevant product directions, APSA-80® may help a compatible foliar spray spread more uniformly across plant surfaces. It does not add the micronutrients supplied by Nutriplant® AG.
The two products should not be treated as interchangeable.
Compare APSA-80® and Nutriplant® AGResearch Spotlight: 2023–2024 Potato Trials
The supplied materials include two years of trials evaluating Russet potato response under reduced irrigation.
In the 2024 study, researchers evaluated the combined use of APSA-80®, Nutriplant® AG, Nutriplant® SL, and a 15% reduction in irrigation water.
Key Finding:
The study summary reported that this combined program increased total tuber yield by 22% and medium-size tuber yield by 20% compared with the applicable control treatment.
The Nutriplant® AG portion of the protocol consisted of two foliar applications at 14 fluid ounces per acre — the first at the 6- to 8-leaf stage and the second four weeks later.
Understanding the Results
These findings are encouraging, but they represent the performance of a complete research treatment—not Nutriplant® AG used by itself. The study does not prove that Nutriplant® AG alone will produce the same outcome on another crop, farm, soil type, or irrigation program.
Actual results can vary based on:
Field-trial results should be used to guide further discussion and on-farm evaluation, not as a guarantee of yield or profit.
Consider a Controlled Field Comparison
A side-by-side field comparison can help determine how Nutriplant® AG performs under your operation's conditions.
- 1Select two reasonably uniform sections of the same field.
- 2Maintain the same seed, fertility, irrigation, and crop-protection practices.
- 3Apply Nutriplant® AG to the treatment area according to the selected program.
- 4Leave the comparison area on the standard fertility program.
- 5Document weather, application dates, rates, and crop stage.
- 6Take photographs from consistent locations.
- 7Use tissue testing when appropriate.
- 8Measure harvest results from comparable areas.
- 9Compare crop quality, marketable yield, and treatment cost.
A controlled comparison is more useful than relying only on visual differences.
Request Field-Trial Planning InformationAvailable Nutriplant® AG Sizes
The supplied product materials list Nutriplant® AG in the following commercial sizes:
2.5-Gallon Container
Suitable for smaller acreage or trial programs
30-Gallon Drum
Mid-sized operations and commercial applications
260-Gallon Tote
Large-scale agricultural operations
Product sizes, item numbers, pricing, freight charges, and availability may change. Confirm current information before ordering.
Nutriplant® AG Is Not a Replacement for Soil Testing
Nutriplant® AG should be part of an informed crop-management program. Before changing a fertility plan, growers may benefit from reviewing:
Many nutrient deficiencies look similar to problems caused by disease, herbicide injury, insects, root damage, drought, excess moisture, or unfavorable temperatures. A visual symptom alone is not always enough to identify the cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nutriplant® AG a fertilizer?
Nutriplant® AG is a supplemental liquid micronutrient product. It is designed to complement—not replace—a complete crop-fertility program.
How is Nutriplant® AG applied?
It is applied as a foliar spray at selected plant-growth stages. Follow the current product directions for crop-specific rate, timing, spray volume, and application requirements.
What is foliar feeding?
Foliar feeding involves applying nutrients to plant foliage. It provides a supplemental route for delivering certain nutrients in addition to normal root uptake.
What micronutrients are associated with Nutriplant® AG?
The supplied product materials specifically identify essential micronutrients including iron and molybdenum. Refer to the current product label for the complete guaranteed analysis.
When should Nutriplant® AG be applied?
Timing depends on the crop and production program. The product is generally positioned for foliar treatment during critical stages of plant development.
Can Nutriplant® AG replace my regular fertilizer?
No. It should not replace the operation's normal nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or soil-fertility program unless a qualified agronomic plan specifically directs otherwise.
Can Nutriplant® AG correct a nutrient deficiency?
It may supply micronutrients as part of a nutritional program, but growers should first identify the cause of the observed problem. Soil testing, tissue testing, and professional agronomic guidance may be needed.
Can Nutriplant® AG be mixed with crop-protection products?
Only when the products are compatible and their directions permit the combination. Review all product instructions and conduct a compatibility test when appropriate.
Can APSA-80® be used with Nutriplant® AG?
They have been used together in supplied agricultural research and field programs. However, compatibility and permitted use should be confirmed using current product directions before preparing the tank mix.
Will Nutriplant® AG increase crop yield?
Nutriplant® AG supplies supplemental micronutrients, but no specific yield increase can be guaranteed. Yield depends on genetics, soil fertility, moisture, weather, pest pressure, application practices, and many other factors.
Can Nutriplant® AG be used during drought or heat stress?
Micronutrient nutrition may be one part of a crop-management strategy, but Nutriplant® AG does not replace adequate irrigation or eliminate heat and drought stress. Avoid making foliar applications under conditions likely to increase crop injury or reduce spray uptake.
Is Nutriplant® AG only for large farms?
No. The supplied materials list multiple container sizes suitable for different acreage needs, including 2.5-gallon containers, 30-gallon drums, and 260-gallon totes.
Request Nutriplant® AG Information
Every crop program is different. The best approach depends on the crop, acreage, soil conditions, growth stage, application equipment, irrigation practices, and existing fertility plan. Contact us to request product information, discuss container sizes, review application considerations, or explore a controlled field comparison.
Product Disclaimer
Nutriplant® AG is a supplemental micronutrient product and is not a replacement for a complete fertility, irrigation, or crop-protection program. Always read and follow the current product label or directions. Confirm crop suitability, application rates, timing, tank-mix compatibility, and applicable state requirements before use. Research and field results can vary and do not guarantee a particular yield, water savings, crop-quality improvement, or financial return.
