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HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN

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Homestretch™ MaintaiN by Meristem™ Crop Performance is an advanced nitrogen management system that increases nitrogen availability and uptake, in addition to reducing nitrogen loss. Homestretch™ MaintaiN treats the nitrogen fertilizer so that it’s maintained in a stablized and available form. Farmers that drive for consistent profits know that season-long availability of nitrogen is critical to maximizing corn yields.

Chemical Family: Ammonium Compounds, Calcium Salts

Application Technique: Sprayers

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

  • Ca-Heleropclysaccharides .............................5.2%
  • Ca-Aminoethylpiperazine ............................... 5.8%
  • Alkylarylpolyoxethylene glycols ...................... 22.0%
  • Ammonium thiosulfate .....................................2.0%
  • Other Ingredients .............................................65.0%
  • Total ..................................................................100%
     

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Reduces leaching by 47%
  • Increases nitrogen availability and uptake
  • Does not kill beneficial soil bacteria
  • Manages nitrogen during key growth stages
  • Non-corrosive calcium-based polymer
  • No planting restrictions

Applications & Uses

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HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN is intended for use as a penetrant with anhydrous ammonia, liquid fertilizers, and liquid manures. HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN is intended to be used as a supplement to a regular fertilizer program and may not, by itself, provide all nutrients required by crops and other plants.

APPLICATION RATES:

  • ANHYDROUS AMMONIA: Use 6 oz. of HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN per 50 units of nitrogen.
  • LIQUID FERTILIZERS: Use 2 qts (64 oz.) of HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN per ton of UAN (28%, 30% or 32%)
  • LIQUID MANURES: Use 24 oz. to 32 oz. of HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN per acre.
Directions for Use

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA:
1) Operator must follow all anhydrous safety precautions.
2) Inject HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN through liquid fill valve.
3) If pressure exceeds 150 psi, inject HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN through the liquid withdraw valve.
4) Proper maintenance is required. Flush valve thoroughly with anhydrous. Coat fill valve thoroughly with a petroleum or silicone based lubricant. Apply treated anhydrous using conventional anhydrous application equipment.
LIQUID FERTILIZERS: HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN may be mixed with liquid fertilizers such as aqua ammonia or other liquid ammonical fertilizers. Liquid fertilizers containing high levels of phosphate should not be used with HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN.
If pesticides are added to the tank mix in conjunction with liquid fertilizers, a compatibility jar test should be performed prior to large-scale application to the field.
LIQUID MANURES:
HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN may be mixed with liquid animal manures. HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN may be applied to slurry pit or through an injection system as material is loaded into applicator.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Comparison

HOMESTRETCH™ MaintaiN - Anhydrous Ammonia Comparison

Packaging & Availability

Product Availability
  • Products are available in both 2.5 gallon jugs and 250 gallon totes.