Description

Benefits of NPK 13:00:45 (Potassium Nitrate)

13:00:45

NPK 13:00:45 is commonly known as Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃), a fully water-soluble fertilizer containing:

* 13% Nitrogen (N)
* 45% Potassium (K)

It is widely used during:

* Flowering
* Fruit development
* Maturity stage

because crops need high potassium for quality yield.

Main Benefits

1. Improves Fruit Size & Weight

Potassium helps:

* Better fruit filling
* Uniform fruit size
* Increased grain and fruit weight

2. Enhances Fruit Quality

* Better color and shine
* Increased sweetness and taste
* Improved shelf life
* Better market value

3. Boosts Flowering & Fruit Setting

* Reduces flower drop
* Improves fruit retention
* Supports healthy reproductive growth

4. Increases Stress Tolerance

Helps plants tolerate:

* Heat stress
* Drought conditions
* Salinity stress

Potassium improves water regulation inside plants.

5. Quick Nitrogen Availability

Nitrate nitrogen provides:

* Fast nutrient absorption
* Healthy green growth
* Better photosynthesis without excessive vegetative growth

6. Chloride-Free Potash Source

Safe for sensitive crops such as:

* Grapes
* Pomegranate
* Potato
* Tobacco
* Chilli
* Flowers

Typical Nutrient Formula

KNO_3

Recommended Usage

Foliar Spray

* 5–10 g per litre water

Drip/Fertigation

* 3–8 kg per acre depending on crop stage

Best Stages to Use

* Flowering stage
* Fruit development stage
* Fruit enlargement stage
* Maturity stage

Suitable Crops

* Chilli
* Tomato
* Grapes
* Pomegranate
* Banana
* Potato
* Cotton
* Onion
* Watermelon
* Flowers

Major Advantages in Crops

In Fruits

* Better sweetness
* Improved color
* Reduced cracking

In Vegetables

* Better firmness
* Improved shelf life
* Uniform size

In Cotton

* Better boll development
* Improved fiber quality

Important Precautions

* Avoid excessive concentration during foliar spray
* Spray during cooler hours
* Maintain balanced calcium and magnesium nutrition
* Excess potassium may reduce magnesium uptake