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HOMESTRETCH™ Zinc 9%

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Homestretch™ Zinc 9% by Meristem™ Crop Performance is a foliar applied formulation of 4-0-0 with a micronutrient package. It is ideal for in-season nutrient applications on row crops and can be used as a tank mix partner. Farmers that drive for yield know that season-long plant health is critical to maximizing genetic potential. Foliar-feeding is one of the most efficient ways to supply nutrition to crops during critical growth stages.

Functions: Fertilizer, Micronutrient, Other Agrochemical Function

Chemical Family: Boron-based Compounds, Manganese & Manganese Compounds, Nitrogen, Sulfur-based Compounds, Zinc & Zinc Compounds

Application Technique: Sprayers

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HOMESTRETCH™ ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

  • Guaranteed Analysis ..................4-0-0
  • Total Nitrogen (N)........................4.00%
  • Sulfur (S).....................................3.00%
  • Boron (B) ....................................0.25%
  • Manganese (Mn) ........................3.00%
  • Zinc (Zn) .....................................3.00%

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • High quality and mobile form of readily available nutrients for plants
  • Low use rates
  • Low salt index and low impurities
  • Reduced stress through improved plant health
  • Drives higher yields
  • At a value that just makes sense
Agronomic Benefits
  • Sulfur: aids in protein and enzyme synthesis.
  • Boron: essential to new growth, pollination and reproduction. Stabilizes cell walls, which provides plant structure and integrity. Also aids in nitrogen assimilation and root nodulation formation, which enhances nitrogen uptake and utilization.
  • Manganese: aids in herbicide metabolism, chlorophyll formation and plant respiration. It is also critical to photosynthesis.
  • Zinc: promotes root and shoot growth; helps plants withstand environmental stress
General Information

Zinc 9% is recommended to correct zinc deficiencies. Zinc 9% should be used on the basis of a soil and/or tissue analysis.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Crop
Application Technique
Recommended Application
  • FOLIAR APPLICATION Ground: Apply 1-2 quarts in a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre and repeat as needed.
  • Aerial: Apply 1-2 pints in a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre and repeat as needed.
  • SOIL APPLICATION Use 1-3 quarts in a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre. Not for use with starter fertilizer
Mixing
  1. Pour 1/3 water or fertilizer in tank
  2. Add other pesticides
  3. Fill tank with a balance of water or fertilizer
  4. Add Zinc 9%
  5. Agitate to assure proper mixing

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Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and breathing vapors or spray mist. Wear protective gloves. Do not drink, drink, or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use adequate ventilation when handling. Keep away from open flame. In case of fire, use dry fire extinguisher to extinguish.

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed. Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse, then offer for recycling or for disposal in a sanitary landfill, or by other means in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations,