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Attachment Delivers Fertilizer To The Root Zone
“Applying liquid fertilizer post-emergence has proven itself in yield benefits over the last few years,” says Frost Inc. Spray Technology technical sales representative, Ken Rost. “If we can get the fertilizer applied exactly into the right zone, at the roots, not the middle of the row where much of the nitrogen won’t
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Attachment Delivers Fertilizer To The Root Zone
“Applying liquid fertilizer post-emergence has proven itself in yield benefits over the last few years,” says Frost Inc. Spray Technology technical sales representative, Ken Rost. “If we can get the fertilizer applied exactly into the right zone, at the roots, not the middle of the row where much of the nitrogen won’t get to where the plants need it, it’s even more cost-effective and useful.”
To make this critical application process easier and more accurate, Frost developed the SuperDrop Fertilizer Applicator. This lightweight and strong polyethylene attachment fits almost any existing nozzle bodies on 1 to 1 1/2-in. sprayer booms. The push-to-connect fittings and tubing are easy to install or replace in just seconds. A swivel plate connection and position detent accommodate boom folding.
Drop lengths are 30 and 40 in., and a Dial-A-Rate feature allows farmers to change flow rates with a twist of the hand.
“Changing rates for whatever reason can be a hassle with other application methods as you must replace the little orifices in the check valves, which often get dropped in the dirt, plus you get your hands wet with liquid fertilizer,” Rost says. “Our unique Dial-A-Rate holds a disc with multiple internal orifices. Just rotate to the right flow to match the desired rates and ground speeds. It’s kind of like a garden hose spray nozzle.”
A sturdy polyethylene shoe at the bottom of the fertilizer drop should be positioned about 6 in. off the ground for best results.
“It may dig into the soil occasionally, but they’re tough and engineered to take abuse,” Rost says. “We’ve never had one break.”
Frost also features an easy-to-use corresponding calculator to match pressures, speeds and chemicals with desired settings.
Manufactured in St. Croix Falls, Wis., the units are sold with or without the Dial-A-Rate feature. Rost recommends that interested customers contact them through the website for pricing and availability information.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Frost Inc., 2205 US Hwy 8, Saint Croix Falls, Wis. 54024 (ph 800-621-7910; info@frostserv.com; www.frostserv.com).
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