Bontera Application Guidelines
Richer Earth. Better Harvest.
Microbial Soil Enhancer
Liquid Concentrate
1 litre
ALSO AVAILABLE IN: 5 LITRES and 25 LITRES
Group 2 Fertilizer: Registration Number B4789 Act 36 of 1947.
Registered plant nutrient content: A blend of assorted soil microbial cultures in humic acids.
DILUTION: Recommended 200 to 400 litres of water per hectare.
More water may be used as required. Refer to table above – *application rates are per hectare.
CO-APPLICATION: Bontera is compatible with fertilizers applied through any irrigation system after dilution.
DO NOT APPLY Bontera with fungicides or fumigants, fungicides may be applied 5 to 7 days prior to a Bontera application.
STORAGE: Store in a dry cool place between 5 OC to 21 OC. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Keep the bottle tightly closed after use.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
SHELF LIFE: Two Years
Guaranteed Analysis:
Composition of humic and fulvic acids derived from Leonardite ore
Propietary polymicrobial blend
Total inert ingredients
7.9%
1.1%
91%
Spore Counts cfu/ml: 2.1 x 107 / Aerobic Plate Count cfu/ml: 3.3 x 1011 / pH: 7.53
Specify Gravity (SG): 0.99-1.10 at 20 oC
6
BON1ZAM
DO NOT ADD
FUNGICIDES
CAUTION
BERRIES
1. 1 litre of Bontera applied at planting
2. 750ml of Bontera applied 6 weeks after planting
3. 750ml of Bontera applied 8 weeks after planting
CAPSICUM
1. 1.5 litres of Bontera applied at planting
2. 500ml of Bontera applied 6 weeks after planting
3. 500ml of Bontera applied 8 weeks after planting
CEREALS
1. 1 litre of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 12 weeks
TREES CROPS: CITRUS, COFFEE, DECIDUOUS, NUT,
PALM AND STONE FRUIT
1. 25ml of Bontera applied in each tree hole at planting (1:1000 dilution)
2. 1.5 litres of Bontera applied at the start of the growth season
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at new leaf stage
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at flowering
5. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray when fruit are
2 – 3cm in diameter
CRUCIFERAE AND CUCURBITS
1. 500ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. 200ml of Bontera applied as a side dressing at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
NURSERY AND FLOWER
1. 2ml of Bontera applied in each tree hole at planting (1:1000 dilution)
2. 1 litre of Bontera applied at the start of the growth season
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at new leaf stage
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at flowering
5. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray after each cutting
GROUNDNUTS
1. 300ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at flowering
LEAFY OR STEM VEGETABLES
1. 400ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. 200ml of Bontera applied as a side dressing at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
LEGUMINOUS CROPS
1. 500ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at flowering
OILSEED CROPS
1. 350ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
PASTURES
1. 350ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 6 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray after each cutting
ROOT, BULB AND TUBEROUS VEGETABLES
1. 500ml of Bontera applied at planting
2. 300ml of Bontera applied at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 12 weeks
TOBACCO
1. 500ml of Bontera applied in the furrow at planting
2. 500ml of Bontera applied as a side dressing at 4 weeks
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 6 weeks
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 8 weeks
TEA LEAVES
1. 500ml of Bontera applied at planting
2. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray every 2 weeks
TEMPORARY SPICE CROPS, POTATOES AND TOMATOES
1. 1.5 litre of Bontera applied at planting.
2. 500ml of Bontera applied 6 weeks after planting
3. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 9 weeks
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray at 12 weeks
SUGARCANE
1. 2 litres of Bontera applied in the furrow at new planting
2. 2 litres of Bontera applied after cutting
3. 1 litre of Bontera applied 4 weeks after cutting
4. Apply Bontera as a foliar spray once a month until harvest
Bontera Application Methods
FOLIAR APPLICATION:
1:500 dilution, apply with sufficient water per hectare of foliage,
depending on crop type and foliage density, covering foliage with
a fine mist
SEED SOAKING
Allow seeds to soak in a dilution of 1:300 with water for 60
minutes prior to planting.
SEEDLINGS
Soak the roots in a dilution of 1:2500 with water for 30 minutes
prior to planting.
SOIL/FURROW APPLICATION: 1:1000 dilution,
once applied into soil or furrows, irrigate as normal or apply
before rain, this is essential for Bontera to be washed into soil
more consistently
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