U.S. PATENT NO. 4,698,090 and No. 4,769,221 MONARCH® is a unique and effective primary plant nutrient designed for foliar application. The recommended use of MONARCH® allows growers to supplement their primary nutrient demands. The nutrients in MONARCH® quickly penetrate the waxy surface of the leaf and are rapidly absorbed by plant cells. The liquid plant nutrients in MONARCH® are highly buffered by organic compounds. When used as recommended, MONARCH® may help to prevent leaf and blossom damage normally associated with foliar nutrient application. MONARCH® may also be applied through a drip or micro sprinkler system. MONARCH® contains the equivalent of 20% available phosphate, which is important for rapid fruit development. Phosphate is associated with the energy transfer process, photosynthesis, and protein synthesis. MONARCH® also contains 15% available potassium. Virtually all of the key physiological processes depend on potassium because of its functions in the enzymatic catalysts. One of the key roles of potassium is to maintain water relations in the stomata (leaf cells). One to one and one-half gallons of MONARCH® per acre for tree and vine crops, applied just prior to bloom along with appropriate micronutrients, will increase the foliar uptake of both the micronutrients and other nutrients. Another application should follow after fruit set for retention and sizing. With vegetables, apply one to one and one-half gallons of MONARCH® per acre from mid-season to just prior to harvest. Combine MONARCH® with potassium nitrate for high potassium use crops.
11.8 lbs. per gallon (1415 grams/liter) @ 68°F
FOR FOLIAR AND DRIP USE
| Total Nitrogen (N) | . . . . . . |
2.0% |
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| 2.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen | |||
| Available Phosphate (P2O5) | . . . . . . |
20.0% |
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| Soluble Potash (K2O) | . . . . . . |
15.0% |
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| Derived from anhydrous ammonia, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride and potassium hydroxide. | |||
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ALSO CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS 3% ORGANIC ACIDS derived from leonardite. |
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MONARCH®contains Actagro Organic Acids® extracted from leonardite in a patented formulation. These organic acids are then combined with liquid plant nutrients in a patented reaction process.
MONARCH® contains a balance of available phosphate and potassium, which are intended to stimulate early growth, root development and resistance to disease. These nutrients are combined with a percentage of nitrogen to stimulate uptake, growth, fruit set and allow for a strong and vigorous plant structure.
MONARCH® is non-phytotoxic when used as directed and is compatible with most commonly used pesticides and fertilizers. MONARCH® has a low salt index and can be applied as a foliar spray or used in drip irrigation systems.
MONARCH® should not be applied to plants that are stressed by high temperature or lack of moisture. Optimum spraying conditions typically exist during early morning or late evening hours.
MONARCH® disperses well in water as follows:
1. Partially fill tank with water and start agitation.
2. Add other nutrients or pesticides.
3. Add MONARCH® to circulating tank mix.
4. Fill tank and agitate thoroughly.
ACTAGRO MONARCH® can be applied to most vegetable and cucurbit crops, field crops, row crops, deciduous fruit and nut trees, grapes, berries, olives and citrus. Timing and rate of application for each crop is critical for best results.
DRIP IRRIGATION RATES
ALL CROPS: Use 1 to 10 gallons per acre per irrigation. Continue irrigation for a minimum of 2 hours after application to maximize fertilizer distribution.
BUFFER RATES TO LOWER pH: Use 1 pint to 1 quart per 15 to 100 gallons of water in the tank solution.
FOLIAR APPLICATION RATES
CAUTION: Foliar application of MONARCH® close to harvest may leave a brown residue on the harvestable portion of the crop. Rainfall, sprinkler irrigation or high humidity should alleviate this condition.
FIELD CROPS, ROW CROPS, VEGETABLES, CUCURBITS, DECIDUOUS FRUIT AND NUT TREES, GRAPES, BERRIES, OLIVES AND CITRUS: Apply ˝ to 2 gallons per acre in a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre. Repeat applications are beneficial. May be applied through center pivot irrigation systems.
VEGETABLES AND LEAFY CROPS: Apply ˝ to 1-˝ gallons per acre in a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre. Repeat applications are beneficial.
NOTE: For best results use the lowest possible volume for thorough coverage and a small droplet size.






