Tackling micronutrient deficiencies & enhancing plant development
In 2023, Tanuki entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with BASF Australia to supply BASF’s range of high-quality chelated trace elements to the Australian market.
The Librel® chelate range is compatible with insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and more, and its easy-to-use and convenient microgranular formulation offers quality and effectiveness and provides a cost-effective solution for micronutrient requirements.
The Librel® range complements Tanuki’s existing range to deliver increased value to growers across Australia.
Benefits
Higher Yields
Librel® chelates enhance plant development and maximise yield by improving plant nutrition and soil fertility. BASF micronutrients replenish key soil elements whose deficiencies cannot be replaced by NPK fertilisers.
Effective
The Librel® range is based on well-established EDTA and DTPA chelate chemistry which provides highly stable and bioavailable micronutrient sources. Stability leads to rapid crop absorption and optimum biological performance. Librel® chelates are proven in trials and have been used successfully in fields for more than 30 years worldwide.
Quality
Many Librel® micronutrient products conform to the definition EC fertiliser. All Librel® micronutrients are manufactured with BASF high-performance Trilon chelating agents.
Crop Safe
Because Librel® chelates are not caustic at recommended rates there is minimal risk of leaf scorch or root damage, problems often associated with inorganic formulations.
Compatible
All Librel® chelates are compatible with a wide range of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and other crop protection products. This enables convenient and economical tank mixing. Librel® products are also completely stable in the presence of soluble phosphates in foliar and soluble fertilisers.
Soluble
Supplied as free-flowing, dustless microgranules, Librel® chelates dissolve rapidly and completely, even in hard or cold water. There are no insoluble particles present which could cause filter or nozzle clogging. They are suitable for addition to spray tanks through filter baskets or modern bowl systems.
Use Rates
The effectiveness of Librel® chelates enables much lower use rates compared to traditional inorganic micronutrients and even liquid chelate formulations.
Storage
No special precautions are necessary. Most liquid micronutrient formulations need to be protected from frost by storing in heated warehouses. Compared to equivalent liquid formulations, less than half the weight is needed to treat a given area.
Economical
Librel® chelates offer excellent value for money. Their full value becomes apparent when the advantages of outstanding compatibility with spray tank mixes are taken into account, resulting in significant savings on application costs.
Convenience
Librel® mixed element chelates are specifically designed for convenience and provide all necessary metals in one single product. Thus, it is assured that the plant takes up all required metals for healthy growth.
Librel® Applications
Arable crops
Horticultural
Orchards
Ornamentals
Hydroponic systems
Fertiliser formulations
BASF Chelated Micronutrients
| Product Range | Nutrient Content | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chaufer® | 6% Fe | Super-Premium Fe EDDHA - 5% ortho-ortho content for exceptional bioavailability of Fe to crops growing in alkaline conditions or calcareous soils (pH>7). |
| Libfer® SP | 6% Fe | High-Standard Fe EDDHA - 4% ortho-ortho content for the provision of Fe requirements or treatment of Fe deficiency of crops growing in alkaline conditions or calcareous soils (pH>7). |
| Librel® Fe-Lo | 13.2% Fe | For treatment of Fe deficiency or provision of Fe as part of a crop nutrition program in hydroponics, through fertigation (up to pH 6.5) or by foliar application. |
| Librel® Ca | 9.5% Ca | Suited to hydroponic and fertigation programs where supplemental Ca is required without providing additional nitrogen (N); also suited to foliar application. |
| Librel® Cu | 14% Cu | For treatment of Cu deficiency or provision of Cu in hydroponics, through fertigation or by foliar application. |
| Librel® Mg | 5.5% Mg | Ideal for foliar application in crops with Mg deficiency. |
| Librel® Mn | 13% Mn | For treatment of Mn deficiency or provision of Mn in hydroponics, through fertigation or by foliar application. |
| Librel® Zn | 15% Zn | For treatment of Zn deficiency or provision of Zn in hydroponics, through fertigation or by foliar application. |
| Librel® BMX | A complete micronutrient mix, ideal for hydroponics, fertigation or foliar application. |
