Green Nitrofix Rhizobium (Rz) is a biological fertilizer based on a selected strain of naturally-occuring beneficial bacteria- Rhizobium japonicum. They actively fix atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relation with the leguminous plants. It is used as an effective soil application product.
TARGET NUTRITION: Nitrogen supplementation for legumes.
TARGET CROPS: Green Nitrofix Rz is suitable for application on leguminous crops such as Ground nut, Black gram, Green gram, Red gram, Cow pea, Bengal gram, Mustard, Soy bean, French bean, Cluster bean, Lab-Lab, Sesbania and many more of the legume species.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SEED TREATMENT: Mix 10 gm or 10 ml of Green Nitrofix Rz in sufficient water to soak 1kg of seeds. Soak the seeds overnight, dry in shade or sow/ broadcast/ dibble in the field.
Note: Do not store treated/ coated seeds for more than 24 hours.
SEEDLING TREATMENT: Mix 100 ml Rz with sufficient quantity of water and organic manure to form a slurry. The seedlings are dipped in this slurry for 30 minutes prior to planting so that the bacteria get attached to the roots.
SOIL APPLICATION: Mix 3 ltr of Green Nitrofix Rz with compost/FYM and apply to a sangam or 27225 sq.ft. area of soil.
FOLIAR SPRAY: Mix 10 gm or 5 ml per litre of water and spray near the root zone (for 1 sangam or 27225 sq.ft. use 1-2 litres)