Description
Corn steep powder is a water-soluble, organic fertilizer that provides nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) along with micronutrients like iron, sulfur, and manganese. Derived from corn steep liquor, it is used to support plant growth, improve soil health by feeding beneficial microbes, and can be applied through foliar spray or soil irrigation. It’s a versatile option that can be used in both organic and conventional farming systems and is a good alternative to other organic fertilizers.
Benefits and uses
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- Nutrient-rich: Contains NPK and a wide range of micronutrients, amino acids, and trace elements.
- Soil improvement: Helps improve soil structure, boosts microbial activity, and can aid in the breakdown of soil nutrients.
- Supports plant growth: Provides nitrogen in an easily absorbed form, promotes root formation, and helps correct nutritional deficiencies.
- Versatile application: Can be applied via foliar spray, drip irrigation, flood irrigation, or mixed with dry fertilizers.
- Organic and conventional use: Suitable for both organic and conventional crops.
- Environmentally friendly: Considered a non-toxic, harmless, and pollution-free option.
How to use
- Mix with water: It is a water-soluble powder, making it easy to mix with water for application through irrigation systems.
- Foliar spray: Can be sprayed directly onto the leaves of plants for quick absorption.
- Soil application: Can be applied to the soil through drip or flood irrigation.
- Compatibility: Can be mixed with other liquid or dry fertilizers and growth promoters, though it’s recommended to test for compatibility before large-scale use.
What is it made from?
- Corn steep powder is produced by spray-drying a byproduct of corn wet milling called corn steep liquor.
- It was originally considered a waste product but has been found to be an excellent and sustainable source of plant nutrients.
1 ounce (oz)
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