Micronutrients are elements which are essential for plant growth, but are required in much smaller amounts than those of the primary nutrients; nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Zinc is an essential component of various enzyme systems for energy production, protein synthesis, and growth regulation.

Zinc-deficient plants exhibit delayed maturity. The most visible zinc-deficiency symptoms are short internodes (rosetting) and a decrease in leaf size.

Zinc deficiencies are mainly found on sandy soils low in organic matter and on organic soils. Zinc deficiencies occur more often during cold, wet spring weather and are related to reduced root growth and activity as well as lower microbial activity decreases zinc release from soil organic matter. Zinc uptake by plants decreases with increased soil pH. Uptake of zinc also is adversely affected by high levels of available phosphorus and iron in soils.

Zinc is not mobile in the soil so zinc deficiency symptoms occur mainly in new growth. Poor mobility in plants suggests the need for a constant supply of available zinc for optimum growth.

NULEX IS YOUR "BEST VALUE"

Applying a “complete” fertilizer program that includes Nulex Liquid Zinc will ensure a complete supply of nutrients necessary for maximum yields.

A zinc-deficient soil costs you money; yields and profits go down, costs per bushel go up and valuable fertilizer is wasted.

Since the cost per unit of zinc in Nulex is low, you can afford to apply the recommended levels of zinc for maximum yields. Pound-for-pound, Nulex performs as good as, or better than, higher-priced forms of liquid zinc. Research has proven that Nulex is at least 4-times more effective than dry zinc.

Nulex Liquid Zinc enables nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur to do a better job of feeding nutrient-hungry plants.