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Targeted nutrition and a high yield in agriculture require a sufficient supply of both forms of Nitrogen to crops.

During the early stages of development, the plants show a preference for Ammoniacal Nitrogen and they absorb more of it, synthesizing amino acids and proteins, which are necessary for germination and a smooth entrance into the reproductive phase. During the later stages, Nitric Nitrogen becomes most important, as it is metabolized on the above-ground part of the plant and feeds the fast growth of the leafy surface and the fruits.

Nitrocan® have been developed so as to gradually supply the plants with immediately available and fully absorbable forms of Nitrogen. They combine in a balanced way (50:50) the fast action of Nitric Nitrogen and the prolonged availability of Ammoniacal Nitrogen, and they cover excellently both the immediate and the medium-term needs of the crops.

Their special composition guarantees the maximum utilization of nutrients by the plants, reduces losses from vaporization, and allows for a year-round flexible fertilizing scheduling.

Rich in Calcium, they protect the soil from the acidity that longtime use of Nitrogenous fertilizers brings, they promote its fertility, and they ensure the healthy growth of plants.

The immediate and prolonged action of Nitrocan®, as well as their particular technical characteristics, increase the efficiency of fertilizing and make them fit for covering the needs of all crops in all types of soil.

For more information on Nitrogen and its significance

Nitrogen

Nitrogen, Water, Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen are fundamental nutrients for life in general and every living being in nature. In the case of plants, Nitrogen is more involved than any other nutrient in the formation of the plant body and the vital functions of development and production. As a component of chlorophyll, it is involved in the process of photosynthesis and the production of carbohydrates, which form the base of the food chain and the only reason why humans developed agriculture. As a structural element of amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids, Nitrogen has a pivotal role in energy conversions, plant reproduction throughout time, and in the growth and yield of crops. Lack of Nitrogen leads to a less fertile soil, stunted growth, premature decay of the plants, reduced production, and poorer quality. Its overabundance favors the production of plants which are vulnerable to diseases and environmental conditions, delays flowering, reduces fruit setting, delays ripening, and harms production. Sufficient supply and the rational management of Nitrogen are the most important factors for the health and productivity of crops in contemporary agriculture.

Sources of Nitrogen for plants

Nitrogen is the most abundant atmospheric gas and it occupies 78% of the total volume of the atmosphere. It ranges from 0,05 to 0,4% on the surface layer of the ground and it is found nearly in its entirety in organic form. Despite the fact that crops develop in an environment with an abundance of Nitrogen, plants – with the exception of legumes – cannot absorb and utilize atmospheric Nitrogen. They cannot utilize the organic Nitrogen in the soil unless it has already been broken down and converted to absorbable forms. This is why lack of Nitrogen is the most common nutritional deficiency in crops and the main factor preventing high yields. The rational management of Nitrogen and sufficient supply of it to the crops has been a basic pursuit of agricultural practice throughout time, has been a catalyst in the development of cropping systems, and is directly linked to the development of agriculture from ancient times to this day.

Absorbance of Νitrogen

Plants absorb the Nitrogen in the soil in Nitric (ΝΟ3-Ν) form and in Ammoniacal (ΝΗ4-Ν) form. Ammoniacal Nitrogen forms strong bonds with the soil and is absorbed by the roots of plants as they grow and come in contact with soil particles. Nitric Nitrogen moves freely in the soil, approaches the roots, and is absorbed by plants through the water in the soil. It is crucial that both forms of Nitrogen are present in the soil for crops to have a healthy development, for increased yield, and for a better production quality.

Nitrocan 26-0-0

High-quality* Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, which combines the Ammoniacal (NH4) and Nitric (NO3) forms of Nitrogen with Calcium. The balanced Nitrogen ratio (50% Ammoniacal: 50% Nitric) ensures both immediate and long-term crop nutrition. The presence of Calcium improves the structure and aeration of the soil, protects it from acidification, and allows for the robust development of the plants. It is a great choice for extensive farming which aims for high yields, and in particular in soils poor in Calcium.

* Produced through synthesis and at a significant advantage to compared to the majority of Calcium Ammonium Nitrates imported from abroad, which are by-products of Phosphorite processing with Nitric acid during the production process of NPK fertilizers.

Nitrogen (Ν)	Ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4)	Nitric Nitrogen(NO3)	Magnesium (MgO)	Borοn (B)
26%	13%	13%	–	–

Nitrocan special 27-0-0 +5MgO +0,2B

High-quality* Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, which combines the Ammoniacal (NH4) and Nitric (NO3) forms of Nitrogen with Calcium, Magnesium and Boron.

The balanced Nitrogen ratio (50% Ammoniacal: 50% Nitric) ensures both immediate and long-term crop nutrition. The presence of Calcium improves the structure and aeration of the soil, protects it from acidification, and allows for the robust development of the plants.

Its high Magnesium content (MgO) prevents its deficiency, which is common in most soils, and together with Nitrogen they boost sprouting.

Boron (B) boosts flowering and fruit setting and contributes to the production of carbohydrates, improving the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the production. It has been developed to perfectly meet the requirements of arboriculture, horticulture, and every crop where large and quality production is sought.

Nitrogen (Ν)	Ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4)	Nitric Nitrogen(NO3)	Magnesium (MgO)	Borοn (B)
27%	13,5%	13,5%	5%	0,2%

Nitrocan® are high-quality fertilizers which combine the two forms of Nitrogen and Calcium in an ideal ratio.

The available Nitric Nitrogen is immediately absorbed by the roots, covering the current needs of the crops, while the Ammoniacal Nitrogen is absorbed gradually, offering sufficient nutrition to the crops during the following stages of development. The Calcium they contain allows the soil to “breathe”, promotes the permeability of water, and ensures the robust and healthy growth of the crops.

An additional supply of Boron and Magnesium to crops, especially in arboriculture and horticulture, prevents any deficiencies of these elements, and stimulates the production and circulation of carbohydrates, significantly contributing to the development of germination and fruition.

The excellent granulometry and minimal moisture of the soil required to break down the nutrients make their use possible in xerothermic areas with low rainfall and in soils with low water retention.

The Nitrocan® 26-0-0 type is intended for large crops, while the Nitrocan® special 27-0-0 +5MgO +0,2B has been developed to cover ideally the specific demands of arboriculture and horticulture.

Balanced ratio (50:50) of Ammoniacal ΝΗ4 and Nitric ΝΟ3 Nitrogen.
Immediate and medium-term nutrition, adjusted to the needs of the plants.
Year-round reliable supply to crops. Flexible fertilizing scheduling.
Protection of Nitrogen from leaching and vaporization. Minimized losses.
Capacity to utilize the moisture in the soil, which allows for their use in xerothermic areas.

Calcium supply to the soil. Improved fertility.
Neutral reaction in the soil. Fit for all types of soil.
Additional supply of Magnesium and Boron to crops (Nitrocan® special).
Excellent granulometry, which guarantees wide application and a uniform dispersion of Nitrogen to the soil.