BUD MATE
SECONDARY AND MICRO NUTRIENTS
22% Ca, 4.8% Zn, 4.8% Mg, 4.8% N, 0.14% B
Bud to fruit - your nutrition mate
BENEFITS OF BUD MATE®
• Pre-bud nutrition that improves fruit set
• Safe to use formulation that can be used during flowering
• Calcium is required for synthesis of cells in the growing
pollen tube and determines direction of growth of the pollen
tube; it also plays a fundamental role in plant adaptation to
environmental stress
• Added magnesium to improve chlorophyll production,
especially in new leaf
• Provides essential zinc that improves pollination as well as
levels of growth hormones
• Boron assists pollen tube development as well as the whole
pollination process and enhances calcium absorption
• Premixed in carefully controlled ratios so the crop receives
the essential nutrients specific to its growth stage
• Can be applied with a wide range of other agricultural
chemicals, reducing the number of spray applications needed
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ZINC
Pollen tubes and shoot tips have a high requirement for zinc at the
sites of protein synthesis. Zinc is involved in DNA replication in
protein molecules as well as in gene expression within plants. It is
not mobile and thus may require re-application in crops with a high
zinc requirement. Deficiency shows up in new growth.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAGNESIUM
Magnesium forms part of the cell walls and is also an essential part
of the chlorophyll molecule. This is essential for photosynthesis
and therefore most other plant functions. Magnesium is very
mobile in the plant and deficiencies are seen in the old leaves with
inconsistent chlorosis.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BORON
Boron is needed for sugar movement within the plant, as well
as formation of new cells at growing points. Boron also affects
pollination and seed development.
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 BUD MATE®
CHARACTERISTICS pH: 8.0 - 9.7 Specific Gravity: 1.58
ANALYSIS AUSTRALIA (W/V%) INTERNATIONAL (W/W%)
Calcium (Ca) 22.2 14.1
Magnesium (Mg) 4.8 3.0
Zinc (Zn) 4.8 3.0
Nitrogen (N) 4.8 3.0
Boron (B) 0.14 0.09

APPLICATION
MIN
CROP RATE/ha COMMENTS
DILUTION
BROADACRE: Such as 1.5 – 3 in a Foliar Spray, early tillering to jointing stage
Barley, Canola, Cotton, minimum of 30
Grain legumes, Maize, – 60 L final spray
Oats, Rice, Sorghum, volume
Triticale, Wheat &
Pasture crops
DECIDUOUS TREE 4 – 7 L in a Apply at early spur burst, complete petal fall and post blossom as
CROPS: Such as Apple, minimum of 600 – required.
Almond, Cherry, 1000 L final spray DO NOT apply as foliar on high chill stone fruit varieties
Nectarine, Peach, Pear, volume
Pistachio and Walnut
EVERGREEN TREE 4 – 7 L in a Apply at flower bud break and spring flush with follow-up
CROPS: Such as Avocado, minimum of 400 applications through fruit fill as required.
Citrus, Macadamia, – 700 L final spray Note: Do Not apply later than 6 weeks prior to harvest as residue
Lychee volume may remain.

FRUITING VEGETABLES: 3 – 6 L in a Apply when plants are commencing flowering and repeat at 10 -
Such as Capsicum, minimum of 300 14 day intervals, or as required.
Cucurbits, Eggplant, – 600 L final spray
Tomatoes (field), volume
Watermelons, Pumpkins
LEAFY VEGETABLES: 3 – 5 L in a Foliar spray 10 – 14 days post transplant.
Such as Endive, Fennel minimum of 300
Lettuce, Broccoli, – 500 L final spray
Cabbage, Cauliflower, volume
Kale and Herbs
ROOT VEGETABLES: 3 - 5 L in a 10 - 20 Apply when sufficient leaf area present, repeat every 3 - 4 weeks.
Such as Beetroot, Carrot, minimum of 300 Potatoes: After emergence and during canopy closure, fertigate at
Leek, Onion, Potato, - 500 L final spray bulking.
Radish, Sweet Potato volume
VINE and BERRY CROPS: 2.5 – 4 in a Foliar spray 3 treatments, shoots 10cm, flower buds separated &
Such as Blueberry, minimum of 250 fruit set. For table grapes last treatment to be 1 month prior to
Strawberry, Raspberry, – 400 L final spray harvest.
Wine and Table Grapes volume Use double rate post harvest before leaf fall to improve nutrient
levels prior to dormancy.

Fertigation rates are dependent on seasonal nutrient demand

Minimum Dilution: A dilution of 1 : 100 means 1 part product : 100 parts water.
In hot weather, use the higher dilution rate where applicable

NOTE: The suggested rates of application are designed for typical Australian conditions and such should be used as a guide only. Each farmer’s climatic conditions, water
quality, soil types, application processes and practices may differ and therefore necessitate corrections to ensure optimum results. Good agricultural practice requires that
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application be avoided under extreme weather conditions such as temperatures over 28 C, high humidity, frost, rain etc. It is recommended that when applying to a crop or
area for the first time, or in combination with other chemicals, a small test area should be sprayed and observed prior to the total spray. Where possible, it is recommended that
regular leaf (sap) tests are conducted to determine actual plant nutrient availability during each growth cycle. Soil tests at least once per year are essential.

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