Set-up your pulse crop yield potential with N-Prove
Nitrogen inoculants - a miracle of nature
Nitrogen inoculants are a very effective method of supplying nitrogen to legume crops. They contain species and strains of rhizobia bacteria that form symbiotic associations with legume plants and fix nitrogen from the air into a form the legume plants can use. Fixed nitrogen is the easiest form of nitrogen for a plant to use and nitrogen fixation is matched to plant growth and the plant's need for nitrogen.
Legumes can fix up to 80% of their total nitrogen requirement. For example, a 3-tonne-per-hectare pea crop needs about 150 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare. A nitrogen inoculant can supply 80% of this need - the equivalent of 120 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare. However, all legume crops need a high-quality nitrogen inoculant to take full advantage of their nitrogen fixation capabilities.
The rhizobia bacteria that form nodules and fix nitrogen for legume crops are living organisms. Over time, rhizobia bacteria die-off in soil and become less effective, especially in hot and dry conditions, in saline conditions, or soils with very high or low pH levels.
Paddock-proven nitrogen inoculants for maximum nitrogen supply and yield
N-Prove inoculants are easy to use, high-quality nitrogen-fixing inoculants that increase the supply of nitrogen to your pulse crops. Inoculate with N-Prove every time you sow a pulse crop to supply high numbers of effective nitrogen-fixing rhizobia and ensure optimum nitrogen fixation and crop yields.
N-Prove makes legume crop fertility plans more efficient, boosts yields and delivers a great return on investment. The Australian Legume Inoculants Research Unit tests and approves N-Prove inoculants, which contain effective rhizobia strains in high-quality formulations to ensure peak performance in the field.
N-Prove is available in two formulations for simple, convenient inoculation:
- Peat formulation – a self-sticking formulation for application on-seed.
- Granular formulation – a high-titre peat-based granular formulation for application in-furrow.
Where to use
- Growing a pulse crop: All pea, lentil, faba bean and chickpea crops need a high-quality nitrogen inoculant to effectively take advantage of their nitrogen fixation capabilities. Over time rhizobia bacteria die-off in soil and become less effective. Inoculate with N-Prove every time you sow a pulse crop to supply high numbers of effective nitrogen fixing rhizobia and ensure optimum nitrogen fixation and crop yields.
- Low to medium levels of soil nitrogen: Use N-Prove where the availability of nitrogen is limiting pulse crop productivity. Best responses to N-Prove occur on soils that are low to medium in available nitrogen.