Foliar Fertilization

By George Kuepper, NCAT Agriculture Specialist

Overview

Foliar fertilization (or foliar feeding) entails the application via spraying of nutrients to plant leaves and stems and their absorption at those sites. It is a viable (though somewhat controversial) means of enhancing crop nutrition. Foliar fertilization is a tool used in both conventional and alternative production systems. This publication covers the basics of foliar feeding, discusses formulation of foliar sprays, and addresses component fertilizers for foliar fertilization.

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