Ferticell Organic Calcium 880 Plus, 3.5 Gallon
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Ferticell Organic Calcium 880 Plus, 3.5 Gallon

Ferticell Organic Calcium 880 Plus, 3.5 Gallon

SKU: CAL880-5
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Lead time: This Product Ships in 2-3 Business Days

Shipment Restrictions
This item cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI

Container Size: 3.5 Gallon
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Ferticell Product Documents

Calcium 880Plus SDS

Organic Liquid Calcium 880 Fertilizer

Calcium is the most underestimated nutrient used in agriculture. Only nitrogen and potassium are required in larger amounts by plants.

Calcium 880Plus™ is a complex of Calcium carbonate and freshwater algae extract which can be used effectively in foliar applications and most irrigation systems. It contains a natural package of unicellular algae cell extracts to encourage biological activity in the plant. The algae cells act as a facilitator of mobility for the Calcium molecule in the plant and provide the fastest and most efficient assimilation of Calcium possible.

Calcium 880Plus™ is processed under pharmaceutical guidelines, providing for the highest quality Calcium available. The Calcium carbonate is mined and processed to a size of less than one micron. This extremely small particle size increases the surface area of Calcium when applied to a crop, helping to increase the rate and volume of assimilation, and the mobility of the Calcium once assimilated by the plant.

Calcium plays an active role in the uptake of water and nutrients by neutralizing organic acids in the plant. Deficiencies of Calcium cause well-documented fruit and vegetable disorders, such as bitter pit in apples, blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers, soft bottom in melons, and tip burn on lettuce. Calcium protects the plant by acting as a buffering agent against stress caused by soil toxicity or extremes of acidity or alkalinity.

Calcium 880Plus Features and Benefits

BENEFITS:

  • Increased uptake through plant cells and root system
  • User-friendly in most irrigation systems
  • Easily incorporated in all nutrient programs (some restrictions on mixing with phosphorous)
  • High corrective rates may be used with no detrimental risks
  • Economical application costs
  • Best management protocol for salts
  • Calcium is the only “counter” ion for sodium management
  • Excellent tool for soil reclamation
  • Improves soil porosity and stress tolerance
  • Increases nitrogen uptake (NH4)
  • Improves mobility through plant vascular systems
  • Prevents premature leaf loss (senescence)

FEATURES:

  • One micron or less particle size
  • High Calcium concentration (25% liquid formulation)
  • No limiting factors, i.e. sulfates/chlorides found in most other Calcium products
  • Processed under pharmaceutical guidelines
  • Stability in all soil types
  • Added algae extract
  • Mix compatibility
  • Low Salt index (5). As a comparison, Calcium nitrate has a salt index of 52.5
  • Highly soluble and mobile

Calcium Deficiencies to look out for:

  • Necrosis at the tips and margins of young leaves
  • Bulb and fruit abnormalities
  • Premature leaf loss
  • Deformation of affected leaves
  • Highly branched, short, brown root systems
  • Severely stunted growth
  • General chlorosis

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Calcium (Ca): 25% w/w

Derived from: Calcium Carbonate

ALSO CONTAINS NONPLANT FOOD INGREDIENT: 25% ALGAE EXTRACT

Brand Ferticell
SKU CAL880-5
Weight (lb.) 33.6900
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Hazardous Material false
Shipping Restrictions AK, HI
Lead Time This Product Ships in 2-3 Business Days
Nutrient Application Soil & Soilless Mix Nutrient
Nutrient Type Organic Based
OMRI Certified No
Nutrient Material Type ["Liquid"]

What does Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus do for plants, and what problems does the product solve?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus delivers highly absorbable organic liquid calcium to correct and prevent calcium deficiencies that cause disorders such as blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers, tip burn on lettuce, bitter pit in apples, and soft bottom in melons. The product also buffers plants against stress from soil toxicity and pH extremes, improves nitrogen uptake, prevents premature leaf loss, and supports healthy root development.

What makes Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus absorb faster than standard calcium fertilizers?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus combines sub-micron calcium carbonate particles (one micron or smaller) with freshwater unicellular algae cell extracts that act as mobility facilitators, allowing the calcium molecule to move through plant vascular systems quickly and efficiently. The extremely small particle size increases surface area on contact with the crop, boosting both the rate and volume of calcium assimilation compared with conventional calcium products.

Is Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus compatible with existing nutrient programs and irrigation systems?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus is designed to work with most irrigation systems and can be incorporated into nearly all nutrient programs, with the one noted restriction being that mixing with phosphorous should be avoided. The product is also suitable for foliar applications, giving growers flexible delivery options.

How concentrated is Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus, and what is the guaranteed analysis?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus contains 25% calcium (Ca) by weight, derived from calcium carbonate, making the product a high-concentration liquid formulation. The formula also contains 25% algae extract as a non-plant-food ingredient that supports biological activity and calcium mobility within the plant.

How does the salt index of Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus compare to other calcium fertilizers, and why does that matter?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus has a low salt index of 5, compared to a salt index of 52.5 for calcium nitrate, meaning the product poses far less risk of salt stress or root burn even when applied at high corrective rates. This low salt index also makes Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus a useful tool for soil reclamation and sodium management, since calcium is the primary counter-ion for displacing sodium in the soil.

Can Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus be used in both soil and soilless growing systems?

Yes, Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus is formulated for use in both soil and soilless growing media. The product is highly soluble and stable across all soil types, and the sub-micron particle size ensures the calcium remains mobile and available to plant roots regardless of the growing medium.

What are the signs of calcium deficiency that Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus is designed to address?

Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus targets calcium deficiency symptoms including necrosis at the tips and margins of young leaves, deformed or chlorotic leaves, premature leaf drop, stunted growth, bulb and fruit abnormalities, and short brown root systems. Applying Ferticell Calcium 880 Plus at the first sign of these symptoms can help correct the deficiency and restore healthy plant development.

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