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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our fertilisers - quickly and clearly

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our fertilisers. Whether you are looking for information on correct storage, tips on optimal application or details on our special formulations - we have the right answers for you. Our FAQs are clearly categorised by topic so that you can find the information you need quickly and easily.

If you still have further questions, we will be happy to help you via our advice hotline or the contact form.

Usage

Which Lebosol® products are authorised for organic cultivation?

On our page (organic listing) you will find all the information on Lebosol® products authorised for organic cultivation. There you will find a list of organic-approved products and the FiBL declarations of conformity.

Can foliar fertilisers also be applied via the soil or fertigation?

Lebosol® products are primarily designed and formulated for foliar fertilisation. Some of the Lebosol® foliar fertilisers can also be applied via the soil and/or fertigation. We will be happy to help you if you call us on our advice line or send us a message via the contact form.

When and how should foliar fertilisers be applied?

The application of foliar fertilisers should be based on the needs of the plants. They should only be applied when actually needed and the recommended application rate should not be exceeded. Please choose a sufficient amount of water for good wetting, but at least 200 litres/ha. We recommend foliar fertilisation in accordance with the principles of good professional practice.

Is there a waiting period after application?

No, there is no waiting period after application as with plant protection products for foliar fertilisers. However, please note that the plant should still have sufficient time to metabolise the nutrients before harvesting.

What influences the spray water quality?

Water for crop protection and foliar fertiliser applications can come from various sources (tap water, well water, surface water). The origin of the water determines properties that can influence the behaviour of the active ingredients in the field sprayer. Important parameters are water hardness, pH value and salt content.

The water hardness is given in °dH and is formed by the calcium and magnesium ions dissolved in the water, which can react with crop protection agents. The pH value of the water is determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions. In many cases, plant protection products are most effective at pH values between 5.5 and 6.5. Water hardness and pH value are chemically defined differently and do not correlate with each other.

We will be happy to help you if you call us on our advice hotline or send us a message using the contact form.

Purchase

Where can I buy Lebosol® products?

We do not sell our products directly to end users. However, we are happy to help you find a local sales partner or online retailer. Please use our contact form and enter the desired product and your postcode.

Why are Lebosol® products not available at my country store?

If our Lebosol® products are not yet part of your agricultural retailer's range, please let them know. We would be delighted to be able to offer you our foliar fertilisers on site soon.

Are the Lebosol® products also available for the hobby garden or in small containers?

We do not offer any products for this sector. Our products are used exclusively in commercial cultivation and are produced in the appropriate packaging sizes.

Miscibility

With which crop protection products can Lebosol® products be mixed?

Due to the large number of plant protection product authorisations, it is not possible to provide general information. The miscibility of Lebosol® products with other fertilisers and/or plant protection products is very individual and depends on the crop to be treated. We will be happy to help you if you call us on our advice hotline or send us a message using the contact form.

Is there a mixing sequence that must be followed for foliar fertilisers?

Foliar fertilisers should, with a few exceptions, always be added to the spray tank last. We will be happy to advise you on this.

Storage

How should Lebosol® foliar fertilisers be stored?

To ensure that our products can be used and function without any problems, we recommend frost-free storage from +5 °C. All products are tested at temperatures from -10 °C to +45 °C. Any crystals that may have formed due to the cold can be dissolved again using heat. Please store the products in closed packaging and protected from sunlight.

What is the shelf life of the products?

Suspension concentrates (SC products) are tested for product stability with the Lebosol® guarantee of 24 months and fertiliser solutions of 48 months from production. The best-before date and batch number can be found on the canister.

Formulation

Salts, chelates or suspensions: What are the differences?

The most important difference lies in the formulation and thus in the availability of the nutrients for the plant. Salts are a cost-effective option for foliar fertilisers. However, unformulated nutrient salts (e.g. manganese sulphate) can be quickly washed off the leaf surface or cause etching damage in unfavourable weather conditions. Chelates are complex, low-concentration compounds that have a very rapid effect.

Suspensions allow a very high nutrient concentration. The addition of wetting, adhesion and absorption agents optimises distribution, rain resistance and absorption. Suspensions can be used to create a rainproof nutrient depot on the leaf surface, which ensures a very good supply of micronutrients over a longer period of time.

We will be happy to help you if you call us on our advice line or send us a message using the contact form.