Calcium Nitrate Fertilizer for Vegetable Gardens, Water-Soluble Nitrogen and Calcium for Root or Foliar Feeding
Calcium nitrate fertilizer supplies fast-acting nitrogen and calcium for vegetable gardens. Its water-soluble formulation lets you feed at the roots or apply a foliar spray, giving you practical ways to support plant growth through your regular garden care routine.
Use it on crops such as tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, potatoes, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The fertilizer can also be applied as granular side dressing or delivered through an EZ-FLO Injector connected to drip irrigation. Choose a 10-pound or 30-pound size to suit your feeding needs.
Features
- Supplies both nitrate and ammoniacal nitrogen for quick uptake.
- Provides soluble calcium to support plant cell wall strength.
- Dissolves in water for watering-can application at plant roots or foliar feeding.
- Can be applied as granular side dressing at least 2 inches from plant stems.
- Suitable for use with an EZ-FLO Injector and a drip irrigation system.
Specifications
- Product: Calcium nitrate fertilizer
- Form: Water-soluble granules
- Total nitrogen: 15.5%
- Nitrate nitrogen: 14.5%
- Ammoniacal nitrogen: 1.1%
- Soluble calcium: 19.0%
- Package weights: 10 pounds or 30 pounds
- Application methods: Injection through drip irrigation; foliar spray; watering-can root application; granular side dressing
- Foliar mixing rate: 2–4 tablespoons per gallon of water
- Side-dressing rate: 1 tablespoon per plant or 2 pounds per 100-foot row
- Side-dressing placement: At least 2 inches from plant stems; cover with soil and avoid contact with wet foliage
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply this calcium nitrate fertilizer with a watering can?
Yes. Dissolve the calcium nitrate fertilizer in water and apply it to the soil at the plant roots using a watering can.
How do I mix the fertilizer for foliar spraying?
Mix 2–4 tablespoons of calcium nitrate fertilizer per gallon of water, then spray the leaves. Avoid spraying in very hot conditions because the leaves can burn.
How should I apply the granules as a side dressing?
Apply 1 tablespoon per plant or 2 pounds per 100-foot row, keeping the fertilizer at least 2 inches from plant stems. Cover it with soil and keep it off wet foliage.
Can this fertilizer be used through drip irrigation?
Yes. This water-soluble calcium nitrate fertilizer can be used with an EZ-FLO Injector connected to a drip irrigation system.
What is the difference between the two sizes?
The selectable sizes contain 10 pounds or 30 pounds of calcium nitrate fertilizer. Choose the package weight that suits the amount you need.