REDUSAL supplies calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and gluconic acid, an organic acid of significant biological importance which promotes beneficial soil microbiology and releases additional nutrients for balanced plant growth.
Key Benefits
- Supplies calcium (Ca), magnesium(Mg) and gluconic acid
- Improves availability of potassium (K), phosphorous (P) and micronutrients
- Improves soil structure and cultivation in soil and water high in sodium
Key Components
Gluconic acid, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg)
Mode of Action
Gluconic acid is an organic (poly-hydroxy-carboxylic) acid of significant biological importance. Derived from glucose, it is abundant in plants including fruit and wine and is widely used in the food, beverage, construction and pharmaceutical industries. In dairies and breweries it is used to gently clean metals, removing rust and scale deposits and inhibiting corrosion.
Nutrient availability: Gluconic acid forms water soluble complexes (chelates) with di- and trivalent metal ions such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe). In the soil, this releases additional calcium (Ca), potassium (K), phosphorous (P) and other nutrients, promotes beneficial soil microbiology and balanced plant growth.
Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg): displaces sodium from clay colloids so that it can be leached away from the rhizosphere. Magnesium balances the calcium addition.
Directions for Use
10 - 20 L/ha
Can apply in mix with NOVA
More frequent applications at lower rate in sandy soils
20 - 40 L/ha
Can apply in mix with NOVA
Less frequent applications at higher rate in heavier soils
Compatibility
This product can be mixed with all common formulations; except those based on sulphur or not compatible with calcium. A simple mixture test to check physical compatibility is advisable.
Analysis % w/v
Calcium (Ca) 8.9
Magnesium (Mg) 1
Physico-chemical Properties
pH (1% solution) 3.32 ± 0.5
Density (at 20°C) 1.39 kg/L
