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46 THE RURAL VOICE
ADVICE
STARTER FERTILIZER:
TYPES AND USES
John Vanderburgt
Soil and Crop Specialist
Hensall Co-op
Recently a number of farmers have
been asking about starter fertilizers and
the difference between dry and liquid.
It is generally agreed that starter fert-
ilizer placed within a concentrated band
near the seed promotes more rapid and
uniform growth, especially in cool,
wet soils. For a quick, early start,
seedlings need a higher concentration
of nutrients, especially phosphorous.
The most common fertilizer starter
is the dry formulation. Most farmers
using starters will be equipped to han-
dle dry starters. Their planters place
the fertilizer 1 1/2 to 2 inches beside
and below the seed (this avoids salt
injury). Usually most of the phos-
phorous and micro -nutrients (such as
zinc) are in the starter.
Another type of starter being used
and gaining popularity is liquid.
Liquid starters can be placed in two
categories, liquid starter and liquid pop-
up.
The liquid starter is placed along-
side the seed in a way similar to dry
starters. It usually contains some
nitrogen, a majority of phosphorous,
some potassium, and micro -nutrients
if required. The liquid starter performs
the same function as the dry starter for
quick, early growth of the seedling.
When banding liquid starters, there
is no restriction on the number of gal-
lons applied. If 15 gallons are needed
to meet the crop requirements, banding
can occur without risk to the seed.
The gain in popularity of liquid
starters is due in large part to their
convenience. They are easily handled,
much cleaner to use, and not affected
by humidity and temperature changes
during the planting season — therefore
application is more consistent than
with dry starter. While the cost per
unit of nutrient is usually slightly
higher than that for dry fertilizers,
prices are coming closer into line.
The liquid pop-up fertilizers are a
concept developed in the early 1960s.
They are placed in direct contact with
the seed. The biggest advantage of the
pop-up liquids is speed of planting;
because of the small amount applied,
refills are few during a day's seeding.
But the amount of fertilizer applied is