Thixotropic fertilizer composition and associated method
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Jun 3, 2003
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Jul 29, 1999
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The invention describes a thixotropic fertilizer composition which includes a first aqueous component having a predetermined concentration of divalent cations and of organic matter, and a second aqueous component comprising a predetermined concentration of phosphorus, and having substantially no divalent cations. The first and second aqueous components are mixed in predetermined proportions just prior to application of the fertilizer to produce a thixotropic fertilizer composition having a concentration of divalent cations of substantially from about 1% to about 15% by weight, from about 25% to about 50% by weight of dry organic matter, and from about 1% to about 30% by weight of phosphorus. An apparatus for applying the thixotropic fertilizer includes a plurality of containers, a plurality of conduits, a mixing chamber, a pump, and a nozzle. Also included is a method of fertilizing an agricultural crop comprising the step of applying a thixotropic fertilizer essentially under a soil surface substantially simultaneously with planting the agricultural crop.
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