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AGTIV® FUEL™

PEA & LENTIL • Powder Inoculant

AGTIV® FUEL™ P PEA & LENTIL is a peat-based powder inoculant designed to be used with seed treating equipment or for mixing with seeds at seeding time. AGTIV® FUEL™ inoculants with rhizobium FUEL peas, lentils and faba beans by fixing nitrogen for better growth.

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Description

agtiv-inoculant-thrive-powder-pea-lentil
  • Size: 4.7 kg (10.3 lb) pail
  • Ingredients: Rhizobium, peat powder
  • Particle Size: < 1 mm (18 mesh)
  • Bulk Density: 400 g/L

Directions for use

Used with seed treating equipment

One 4.7 kg pail of this product can treat up to 16 ha (40 acres) of pea and faba bean seeds and 24 ha (60 acres) of lentil seeds.

  1. Ensure the seed treating equipment has been properly calibrated and that applicator’s tank is clean.
  2. Pour the required quantity of water in the applicator’s tank.
  3. Pour the content of one pail of this product and mix well.
  4. Maintain the slurry under agitation during the application.
  5. Do not leave product in the tank for more than 4 hours.

Recommendations

  • The product may “bulk up” seeds. It is recommended to calibrate the seeder to ensure correct seeding rate is attained.
  • Do not mix this product and fungicide seed treatments in the same tank. Apply to seed sequentially or once treatment is dry.
  • Do not mix this product with granular fertilizers.
  • Pesticide use: refer to the complete list of compatible pesticides.

Mixing with seeds at seeding time

Dry application:

Mix this product evenly with seeds when filling seeder using grain auger or directly in the hopper or other container.

Damp application:

Pre-moisten seeds with 300 ml of water/100 kg (3 fl. oz/bu) of seeds. Mix the damp seeds thoroughly with the inoculant to ensure even coating.

Slurry application:

Pour one pail of 4.7 kg of this product in a clean container. Add gradually 8 - 10 litres (2 - 2.6 US gallons) of clean, nonchlorinated 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

  • The product may “bulk up” seeds. It is recommended to calibrate the seeder to ensure correct seeding rate is attained.
  • Do not mix this product and fungicide seed treatments in the same tank. Apply to seed sequentially or once treatment is dry.
  • Do not mix this product with granular fertilizers.
  • Pesticide use: refer to the complete list of compatible pesticides.

Specifications

Active ingredients

RHIZOBIUM – PTB160 Technology
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
1.6 x 109 active 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.
  • Product may cause irritation in people with allergies to microorganisms, or immunocompromised individuals.
  • Handle in a well-ventilated area.
  • Avoid generating dust during manipulation or wear an approved respirator and goggles.
  • Avoid inhalation and direct contact with the eyes and open wounds.
  • If inhaled, provide fresh air.
  • If skin contact, wash with soap and water.
  • If eye contact, rinse the eyes immediately and thoroughly with water.

Inoculated seeds storage

  • Seeds must be kept away from direct sunlight.

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