Maximising crop health and yields while managing an array of inputs with various dose rates and application timings can be a challenge. In addition to efficacy, the economic value needs to be considered to ensure a return on investment from inputs.
In this article, we share an easy-to-follow guide to help walk you through our suggested CropBioLife application rates to get the most out of your crop. Although CropBioLife can be applied to any plant with a leaf, a crop's size and growth cycles through the season need to be considered.
CropBioLife is a flavonoid-based foliar spray designed to enhance nutrient uptake, supporting plant health, resilience, and growth.
By optimising nutrient assimilation. The rule of thumb for CropBioLife as a nutrient enhancement is that it creates energy. In any plant’s growth cycle, there are times when it needs extra energy. Sadly, many crops lack the ability to have reserves of energy to call on, and that’s why CropBioLife gives such great results. Plants typically require energy when they are building vegetative growth, flowering, setting and ripening their fruit or seed head.
How Much CropBioLife to Use Per Hectare
The most common question we get is how much CropBioLife to use. We’ve been supplying farmers for almost 20 years, and we’ve learned a few things along the way.
One important thing is that the amount of water you use per hectare with CropBioLife is not as important as how much CropBioLife per hectare. Just keep in mind that any spray hitting the ground is wasted. Typically, it needs to be applied very similar to how you would apply a fungicide. i.e. CropBioLife needs the same kind of leaf coverage. The water rate your equipment uses per hectare for a fungicide is the same as the water rate you can use for CropBioLife.
Drones are becoming more common for foliar-applied sprays. As mentioned, the amount of CropBioLife per hectare is what’s important. If, for example, your application rate is 200mls per hectare, then you use that per hectare rate in the drone's tanks per hectare water use rate.
Recommended Application Rates Vary by Crop Type
Broad-acre crops (wheat, corn, soybeans): 150 mL per hectare
Vineyards: Wine grapes 260mls and Table Grapes 300 mL per hectare
Orchards (grapes, apples, citrus, almonds, cherries): 550 mL per hectare
Vegetables & Ground Fruit (tomatoes, strawberries, peppers): 300 mL per hectare for smaller plants and 500 mL per hectare for larger ones
Pasture & Turf: 150 mL per hectare, applied every 28 days
For crops under stress from drought, heat, or disease, the rate can be altered to 2 to 3 mL per Litre of water for stress mitigation.
Best Results for Nutrient Enhancement
CropBioLife works with the plant's natural metabolism to enhance nutrient uptake and absorption from the soil and from foliar-applied nutrients. It works in a variety of conditions and even with soils that are not very healthy.
Our customers tell us that if they apply a foliar nutrient, the results are even more outstanding. In the case where a nutrient deficiency is apparent, CropBioLife can be applied with a foliar nutrient to quickly correct the issue.
Important to note that CropBioLife has a built-in wetting agent to help it spread on the leaves. You can take advantage of this and save money on separate wetting agents by combining CropBioLife with any foliar applications you may do. It is compatible with almost all foliar sprays, including fungicides and liquid nutrients, enhancing their effectiveness thanks to its built-in wetting agent. Always mix thoroughly before spraying.
🚫 CropBioLife is not compatible with high-pH products over a pH of 8, and you should avoid mixing it in a tank with any living biology like Trichoderma.
For best results, consult the CropBioLife Application Guide or speak with your local CropBioLife supplier to confirm the correct rate for your crop and conditions.
When to Apply CropBioLife
Applying CropBioLife at the right growth stage ensures maximum nutrient absorption, helping crops develop stronger roots, healthier canopies, and improved yields.
Citrus, Almonds, Cherries: Apply during flowering and early fruit set, with additional sprays as needed to strengthen fruit growth and resilience to stress.
Grapes: First spray when shoots are 15–20 cm long, followed by applications at cap fall and pea-sized berries to support canopy growth and fruit set.
Wheat: Apply at early tillering to establish strong tillers, followed by a second spray before flag leaf emergence to support grain fill.
Pasture & Turf Grasses: Apply at the start of the season to encourage root development and lush growth. Repeat sprays every 28 days, especially after grazing or mowing, to support plant recovery.
💡For best results, apply early in the morning or late in the afternoon so the product has a chance to remain liquid and be absorbed. Full leaf coverage is optimal, spraying both upper and lower leaf surfaces for maximum uptake where possible.
Adjusting for Environmental Stress
CropBioLife, by enhancing nutrient assimilation, has been shown to help crops recover from stress, but adjustments may be needed:
For stress mitigation (drought, extreme heat, or disease pressure): Increase to 2 to 3 mL per Litre of water
Apply before and/or after a stress or disease event to aid faster recovery.
The Benefits of Correct Application and Beyond
Applying CropBioLife at the right rate and timing ensures maximum nutrient uptake, leading to stronger root systems, improved fruit set, and healthier crops. Optimised nutrient absorption also enhances plant resilience to environmental stress, supporting consistent growth and productivity. Higher BRIX levels improve pest resistance and reduce fungal issues, while enhanced soil biology boosts nutrient cycling and carbon absorption, strengthening long-term soil health.
Following the correct per-hectare application rates, ensuring full leaf coverage, and adjusting for environmental conditions allows farmers to seamlessly integrate CropBioLife into their programs—resulting in stronger crops, healthier soils, and better returns.
For more details, consult the full CropBioLife Application Guide, our Expert Team or speak with an agronomist.
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