How to Produce Late-Season Gains
At reproduction, row crops are setting yield potential and developing value that can lead to greater returns at harvest. The amount of energy required to complete a variety of complex plant functions during this period greatly increases nutritional demand. Because crops take up a large amount of nutrients earlier in the season when root activity is higher, fertilizers alone won’t always satisfy those growing nutritional needs. By adding a foliar nutritional supplement to in-season spray applications, you have the ability to deliver vital nutrition directly to the plant when it’s needed most.
In soybeans, an increase in nutrient flow during reproductive stages greatly benefits seed production with increased quantity, size and retention. By meeting crop demand at the right time, soybeans retain more flowers, put on more nodes, hang more pods and are more efficient at filling them. Extensive research has demonstrated how applying Fullscale® from Helena during R1–R5 produces a consistent yield response and strong ROI. On average, Fullscale increases soybean yield by four plus bushels per acre over untreated plants.
Fullscale contains three highly effective plant extracts in an ammonia-free 3-0-3 NPK solution with zinc EDTA, manganese EDTA and molybdenum. These components help strengthen the crop’s ability to move nutrients and sugars throughout the plant during pollination. This increase in efficiency enables the crop to shift its valuable energy to yield production.
While Fullscale is typically applied with fungicides, it makes an impact even in the absence of disease. Fullscale contains ENC® Formulation Technology to improve nutrient uptake, minimize spray application problems and enhance tank mix compatibility. It fits easily into mid-season pesticide applications, allowing you to protect your crops while satisfying hunger without an extra trip across the field.
Fullscale is one of many foliar nutritionals from Helena built with plant extracts. It’s a process Helena has been perfecting with leading biological scientists for over 15 years. Plant extracts are carefully selected based on their proven ability to perform at high levels year after year in a variety of growing conditions. The goal is to create quality biological solutions that inspire confidence in growers.
Fullscale is available for use in soybeans, corn, cotton and cereal crops in ground and aerial spray applications. For more information on adding Fullscale to your nutritional program this season, contact your local Helena representative or authorized dealer, and visit HelenaAgri.com.