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CHICKPEA • Powder

AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder is a peat based dual inoculant ideal for mixing with chickpea seeds at planting time. It contains the endomycorrhizal fungi Glomus intraradices, developed with PTB297 technology, and the bacteria Mesorhizobium ciceri.

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Description
Directions for use
Specifications

Description

Size: 4.7 kg (10.3 lb)
Inert ingredient: Peat
Particle Size: < 1 mm (18 mesh)
Bulk Density: 400 g/L (1 lb/US dry qt)

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Directions for use

Dry application

One 4.7 kg pail of AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder covers 16 ha (40 acres) of seeds.

Mix AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder evenly with seeds when filling seeder using grain auger or directly in the hopper or other container.

Recommendations

For optimum results, it is recommended to seed within the 4 hours following coating with AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder.
AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder may “bulk up” seeds. It is recommended to calibrate the seeder to ensure correct
seeding rate is attained.
Do not mix AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder and fungicide seed treatments in the same tank. Apply to seed sequentially or once treatment is dry.
Do not mix AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder with granular fertilizers.

Pesticide use: refer to the complete list of compatible pesticides.

Slurry application

One 4.7 kg pail of AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder covers 16 ha (40 acres) of seeds.

Pour one pail of 4.7 kg of AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder in a clean container. Add gradually 8 - 10 litres (2 - 2.6 US gallons) of clean, non-chlorinated water and stir well. Add more water if the slurry is too thick. Pour onto the seeds and mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.

Recommendations

For optimum results, it is recommended to seed within the 4 hours following coating with AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder.
AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder may “bulk up” seeds. It is recommended to calibrate the seeder to ensure correct
seeding rate is attained.
Do not mix AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder and fungicide seed treatments in the same tank. Apply to seed sequentially or once treatment is dry.
Do not mix AGTIV^® CHICKPEA • Powder with granular fertilizers.

Pesticide use: refer to the complete list of compatible pesticides.

Specifications

Active ingredients

Endomycorrhizal inoculum: Glomus intraradices
2 750 viable spores per gram

Rhizobial inoculum: Mesorhizobium ciceri
7.0 x 10⁸ viable cells per gram

Storage and handling

Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Do not freeze or expose to temperatures above 25°C (77°F).
Avoid severe temperature variation.
Open package only when ready to use.
Respect the best before date on the label.

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