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Garner, NC

When is the best time of day to apply foliar feedings? I know not to apply in the heat of the day, but here it seems now it's hot and sunny at 8:00am. Then alot of times it's dark when I get home, so can you apply it at night?

5/4/2010 9:12:09 AM

Garner, NC

Found this looking around the web and thought I'd answer my own question, and thought it might help someone else.


The foliar fertilizer solution should then be applied as a fine mist until 'run off' so that the entire leaf surface is wetted. The time of day when the solution is applied is also important. Spraying early in the morning, while it is light, but temperatures are still cool, or in the evening is best and conditions that allow the leaf to dry rather than stay wet for an extended length of time is also important to consider. Foliar solutions should not be applied during hot, bright conditions, if the plants are wilting or under water/osmotic stress as the plants stomata are likely to be closed making application ineffective.

5/4/2010 3:46:14 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Very Good, Ice Man!!! Peace, Wayne
Not meant to be mean!! Meant to be an encouragement (is that a word) to all to search the net (and this site) for answers to their own questions!!!!! Most AG questions can be found write hear on bp.com!!! Thanks, Ken!!!

5/5/2010 9:34:44 PM