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CaTs® is a 100% water soluble calcium with a 0-0-0-10S-6Ca analysis. CaTs applied through the irrigation system can supply the necessary calcium and sulfur at critical growth and uptake times. Onion trials conducted in the PNW have show increased yield and improved storability.

In the pursuit of maximizing yield and fruit quality in processing tomato production, nutrient management remains a cornerstone of agronomic success. Among the various inputs available to growers, calcium thiosulfate ( CaTs®) has been a valuable tool for decades—particularly when applied through drip irrigation systems. CaTs delivers essential...

Did you know that the nutrient calcium (Ca) plays a critical role in fruit quality long after harvest? Providing a soluble form of calcium at critical growth stages in-season, helps to promote strong cell walls and extend produce shelf life after harvest.

Potatoes need calcium and potassium. Without adequate supply of these nutrients, growers could experience shrink and physiological problems. To ensure good-sized, healthy potatoes from planting through storage, growers should consider two products: KTS® and CaTs® . KTS, potassium thiosulfate, is the highest analysis liquid potassium and sulfur...

CaTs® (0-0-0-10S-6Ca) is a highly soluble source of calcium and sulfur, produces acid when the sulfur reacts in the soil, and is well suited for application in irrigation water. Because of these properties, CaTs is a valuable tool for combatting citrus greening and achieving improved yields. One of the hallmarks of citrus greening is a degraded...

Calcium thiosulfate is used on myriad crops for several reasons CaTs®, calcium thiosulfate, is a liquid soil amendment and fertilizer in Tessenderlo Kerley's line of thiosulfate products. CaTs debuted in the early 2000s, and its longevity in the market is proof of its staying power. It’s also as relevant as ever as more growers recognize the...

It is essential for growers to find ways to protect the nitrogen they apply. In the webinar, “Protecting Nitrogen with Thiosulfates: A New Look at a Legacy Product,” Manager of Agronomy Zack Ogles, Ph.D., said that concentrated applications of thiosulfates can help growers protect their nitrogen investments. Collaborative studies from Tessenderlo...

The Battle of Potato Storage When it comes to producing any crop, yield is of utmost importance followed shortly by quality measurements. When it comes to producing potatoes, yield is measured twice: once from the field and again out of storage. For many potato producers a large battlefield that is waged occurs in the storage sheds. This battle is...

Why Calcium Can’t Be Ignored Calcium is probably not the first nutrient that comes to mind for strawberry growers -- that spot is usually reserved for nitrogen, potassium or phosphorous. Calcium is, however, a nutrient that can’t be ignored.

“All crops require calcium for normal physiological processes, the fruit included,” said agronomist Mike Troutman. “The key to calcium use by the plant is solubility. If the calcium isn’t soluble, it won’t get into the plant.”