- Biocal is a liquid fertilizer containing 15% nitrogen and 19% calcium oxide (CaO) in the form of readily soluble and absorbable calcium nitrate. It is used to improve fruit set and enhance firmness and quality in various crops. It supports cell wall formation, strengthens fruit tissues, and reduces physiological disorders associated with calcium deficiency, such as blossom-end rot in tomatoes and peppers, and bitter pit in apples. Biocal is absorbed through both roots and leaves, offering flexibility in application via irrigation systems or foliar spraying, particularly during critical stages of fruit development.
Product Features
- It contains 15% nitrate nitrogen to support the regular growth of the plant.
- It contains 19% calcium oxide to enhance fruit firmness and strengthen its tissues.
- The source of the elements is in the form of calcium nitrate, which is easily and quickly absorbed.
- It helps reduce the symptoms of calcium deficiency and improve crop quality.
- It is absorbed through the roots and leaves and is suitable for all irrigation and sprinkler systems.
- It contains low levels of chloride and sodium, which reduces the risk of salt stress.
Technical specifications
- Trade name: PIOCAL.
- Type: Liquid nitrogen-calcium fertilizer.
- Nutritional composition (%): Nitrogen (N) 15%, Calcium (CaO) 19%,
- Boron (B) 0.086%, Chloride less than 2%, Sodium less than 2%.
- pH: 5.2 ± 0.5.
- Density: 1.4 g/cm³.
- Form: Liquid.
- Application method: With irrigation water or foliar spray.
- Package capacity: 1 liter.
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia.
How to use
- It is used with irrigation water or by foliar spraying depending on the crop and growth stage.
- Option: 2-3 ml per liter of water before flowering and repeat the treatment 2-3 times during fruit growth.
- Tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, peppers: 3-4 ml per liter of water after fruit set and repeat 5-6 times during fruit development.
- For cereal and fodder crops: 5 ml per liter of water and repeat every 3–4 weeks as needed.
- Potatoes: 2 ml per liter of water and repeat 3–4 times during periods of heat stress.
- Apples: 3.5–5 ml per liter of water starting from the petal fall, with 4–5 treatments.
- General foliar spray: 1 ml per liter of water.
- When using foliar spraying, the volume of spray solution per hectare should be considered to ensure accurate dosage.
- The application is repeated according to the fertilization program, soil condition, and crop growth stage.
Mixability and Precautions
- Compatible with most fertilizers.
- Do not mix with products containing phosphates or sulfates to avoid precipitation.
- It is recommended to perform a mixing test before use.
- It is preferable to avoid spraying at very high temperatures to avoid stressing the plant.
- Adhere to the recommended dosages.
Storage
- Store in the original, tightly sealed package.
- In a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
- Shake well before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Advice for farmers 🌱
- Biocal's best results are achieved when treatment is started before calcium deficiency symptoms appear and continued regularly throughout the fruit formation stage, because the damage caused by the deficiency is irreversible once it occurs, while regular preventative use maintains the firmness and quality of the fruit throughout the season.