Foliar feeding involves spraying a nutrient-rich mixture directly onto a plant’s leaves which can lead to faster nutrient absorption.
Foliar feeding can play a tactical role in reducing fertiliser inputs and improving nutrient use efficiency in vegetable systems, but it cannot replace soil based nutrient cycling.
Used strategically, it:
- Improves nutrient use efficiency
- Reduces waste and over application
- Supports yield under tighter fertiliser programs by ensuring that a deficiency of one nutrient does not hold the crop back.
Find out where foliar feeding adds value and its practical integration for vegetable growers.
