YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer

YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer (formerly Southern AG Calcium Nitrate Prograde), manufactured by Southern Agricultural Products, is a superior granular fertilizer that signficantly boosts plant growth, improve fruit quality, and strengthens cell walls of plants for better nutrient uptake, and reduced crop stress in a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.

It comes in the form of granular, free-flowing material, with about 90% of particles sized between 2 to 4 mm. This uniform particle size ensures even application, consistent nutrient distribution, and reliable dissolution in the soil. Its hygroscopic nature means it readily absorbs moisture from dew or humidity, dissolving quickly upon contact with soil. This ensures that both calcium and nitrate nitrogen are immediately available for plant uptake.

YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer is a quick-release granular fertilizer that delivers both immediate growth and long-term quality improvements for commercial growers, horticulturists, and high-value crop producers. By strengthening cell walls, enhancing disease resistance, preventing calcium-related disorders, and supporting nutrient uptake, this product helps applicators produce crops that not only grow better in the field but also last longer in storage and perform better in the market.

Tools Needed

A push spreader, drop spreader, or broadcast spreader will be needed. 

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. Find the square footage by measuring the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). For ornamentals, apply 1.4 pounds of YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft. For field-grown tomatoes, apply at a rate of 600 to 1,200 lbs per acre, which translates to approximately 13.8 to 27.6 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft., divided into split applications throughout the growing season. Refer to the product label for specific application rates and restrictions. 
• Step 2: Adjust the spreader to the proper setting, then load the correct amount of product. 
• Step 3: Evenly spread the granules over the soil surface. Water the treated area immediately after applying the product to start dissolving the granules and activate nutrient release.

Where to Use

YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer can be used for listed vegetables, annual flowers, and fruit.

When to Use

Apply before or during planting.

Safety Information

YaraLiva Tropicote Nitrate Fertilizer is safe for people and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.

Special Considerations

Do not apply directly on plant stems or foliage, as the concentrated nitrate and calcium can cause burn. Always apply to the soil surface near the root zone.