- Optifert is a highly soluble acidic compound fertilizer (pH=2) designed for date palms under calcareous and alkaline conditions. It contains balanced ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK 15-17-27) that support all growth stages from flowering to full fruit maturity. The fertilizer helps improve fruit set, increase fruit size and sugar content, while protecting irrigation systems from sedimentation and ensuring optimal nutrient uptake.
Product Features:
- A balanced nutritional formula that supports growth and fruiting.
- High potassium content to improve fruit quality and increase sugars.
- The acidic nature prevents clogging of irrigation networks and dissolves limescale.
- It enhances the absorption of trace elements with high efficiency.
- Increases crop yield and maintains marketable quality.
- Suitable for all modern irrigation systems.
- Fast dissolving and easy to use.
- Plant safe when used at recommended rates.
Technical specifications:
- Trade name: Optifert Date Palm
- Product Type: Acidic Soluble Compound Fertilizer
- Composition: NPK (15-17-27)
- Nitrogen (N): 15%
- Phosphorus (P2O5): 17%
- Potassium (K2O): 27%
- pH: 2
- Package weight: 25 kg
- Registration Number: F03745 - Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
How to use:
- The annual requirement of a fruitful palm tree is about 6 kg/tree/year, distributed over 4–6 batches.
- Flowering stage: 0.5 kg/tree to improve fruit set.
- Grain stage (Habouk): 1 kg/tree to support fruit formation.
- Green Khalal (Kimri) stage: 1.5 kg/tree to increase sugar accumulation.
- Colored and wet khalal stage: 1 kg/tree to improve fruit quality.
- It can be added with drip or pivot irrigation water at a rate of 7–10 kg/ha depending on plant density.
