Ferrilene is a soluble micronutrient granule that supplies 6.0% chelated iron derived from iron EDDHA. It corrects and prevents iron deficiency, especially in alkaline, high-pH and calcareous soils where conventional iron sources can become tied up and unavailable to plants. It is a direct replacement for Sprint 138.
Iron is needed for chlorophyll production, green color, photosynthesis and healthy growth. Because iron moves little within a plant, deficiency usually shows first in new growth as interveinal chlorosis, with yellow tissue between green veins. Severe deficiency can cause pale or nearly white foliage, poor growth and reduced vigor.
Ferrilene is applied to the root zone by drip line, drench, injection, band application or watering-in. The label allows applications throughout the season. Early vegetative growth or post-harvest before dormancy is preferred. Several smaller applications are preferred over a few large ones. Rates depend on soil type, deficiency severity and soil conditions. Cover with soil right after application and avoid direct sunlight.
- Guaranteed analysis
- Iron (Fe) 6.0%
- Chelated nutrient
- 6.0% chelated iron
- Derived from
- Iron EDDHA
- Product type
- Chelated iron micronutrient fertilizer
- Formulation
- Soluble micronutrient granule
- Package size
- 5 lb bag
- Manufacturer
- Valagro
- Application
- Drip line, drench, injection, band application or watering-in
- Turf rate
- 2 to 3 oz per 1,000 sq ft when deficiency symptoms appear; 0.5 to 1 oz per 1,000 sq ft for maintenance
- Timing
- Throughout the season; early vegetative growth or post-harvest before dormancy preferred
- Labeled fruit and nut crops
- Apples, apricots, avocados, cherries, macadamias, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, walnuts
- Labeled berries
- Blackberries, boysenberries, dewberries, loganberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
- Labeled field crops
- Alfalfa, forage grasses, cotton, cowpeas, field peas, flax, rice, soybeans, sunflowers, sugar beets, sugarcane
- Other labeled sites
- Citrus, grapes, corn, peanuts, sorghum, vegetables, ornamentals, turf
- Best for
- High-pH, alkaline and calcareous soils needing EDDHA-chelated iron
- Storage
- Keep in a dry warehouse sheltered from sun