The most important function of iron in plants is in the production of chlorophyll, a key requirement for photosynthesis. A deficiency in iron makes plants produce less chlorophyll causing retarded growth. When an iron deficiency is detected in plants, it is usually because of the following: Excess amounts of clay in the soil, The ph level of the soil is too high, The phosphorous content of the soil is too high, The growing medium is overly wet or compact. Chelated Iron DTPA is a source of iron for plants grown in alkaline conditions. It is an additive, which aquaponics experts recommend to constantly add to aquaponics systems for the prevention and treatment of chlorosis, normally referred to as the yellowing of leaf. The fertilizer contains iron in oxidized form. Plants take up iron in the oxidized form, the ferrous form, or the ferric form. One mechanism that makes uptake possible is the chelating mechanism, where the plant releases siderophores that bind with the iron, making it soluble for absorption. A soluble form of iron is the one that the plants require; the plant cannot absorb an insoluble form. Chelated Iron DTPA improves nitrogen content in plants. It is responsible for enzymatic and chlorophyll development and vital for plant metabolism.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Chelated Iron DTPA is more suitable than Chelated Iron EDTA since it is 100% more efficient from a pH level of 6. In a healthy aquaponics system, the pH level is usually between 6 and 7.5. Chelated Iron EDTA is only better suited to lower pH levels of the growing medium. Therefore, when the pH level rises, it becomes ineffective as it fails to provide sufficient amounts of iron.
 
!!CAUTION!!
Never apply this fertilizer to geraniums, marigolds, pentas or to other crops that are sensitive to iron.
Only store the product or mixed solutions in dark places, since sunlight usually degenerates Chelated Iron DTPA.
Avoid contact with elements such as copper, Copper alloys, nickel, and zinc
Never store the product near animal feed or foods
This product is highly refined and dust from it should be avoided so please wear a dust mask when using.
This product is safe to use with growing vegetables and is non-toxic.
 
This product can be used in aquaponics, Hydroponics and added to soil either as a top dressing or mixed into soil. Each 6 gram package will supply enough iron to 1 to 2 Cu foot of mixed soil or in aquaponics, Hydroponics Mix with water as follows:
 
Mixing in soil:
Mix each 6 gram package into 1 to 2 Cu foot of soil. You can double the dose without any negitive effect on plants.
 
Liquid Application and Foliar Application:
1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water.
1 to 2 pounds per 100 gallons of water.
 
Top Dressing Application:
1/4 tablespoons per plant.
1 to 2 pounds per acre for crops.
 
DTPA = (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) micronutrient extraction method is a non-equilibrium extraction
 
Each order contains = 6 grams of Chelated Iron DTPA
SKU: 77044-6GR
 
PLEASE NOTE: we do NOT manufacture this product but simply buy in bulk and redistribute in smaller quantities.