Product Type
Calcium and boron deficiency corrector
CAB PLUS
Fast-acting calcium and boron corrector for stronger flowering, fruit set, cell-wall development and prevention of Ca-B deficiency disorders.
CAB PLUS is a liquid calcium and boron deficiency corrector designed for rapid uptake and translocation to active growing tissues. Its balanced supply of calcium and boron supports cell-wall formation, flowering, fruit set, sugar transport and fruit development.
Maintaining adequate Ca and B nutrition helps reduce fruit drop and supports fruit preservation, while lowering the incidence of physiological disorders associated with deficiencies or imbalances in the assimilation of these nutrients.
Technical Profile
Key product information at a glance.
Formulation
Liquid nutrient corrector
Origin
Imported from EU
Key Composition
12% Calcium (CaO) · 1.24% Boron (B)
Application
Foliar spray · Soil application
Available Pack Sizes
1 L · 5 L · 20 L · 1000 L
Composition and guaranteed analysis
| Composition | % w/v |
|---|---|
| Calcium (CaO) | 12.0 |
| Boron (B) | 1.24 |
Key benefits and agronomic effects
- Corrects calcium and boron deficiencies.
- Supports rapid uptake and translocation of Ca and B to growing tissues.
- Helps reduce fruit drop.
- Supports better flowering and fruit set.
- Helps improve fruit preservation.
- Helps reduce the incidence of physiological disorders linked to Ca and B imbalance.
How it works / Technical advantages
Calcium is essential for plant cell-wall formation and also participates in respiration, water absorption and the movement of photosynthates from leaves to developing fruiting organs. These functions make adequate calcium nutrition especially important during active growth and fruit development.
Boron supports cellular activity, protein synthesis and sugar transport and plays key roles in metabolic processes associated with flowering, fruit set and ripening. CAB PLUS combines both nutrients in a liquid formulation with a density of 1.38 g/cc.
Application rates and timing
Application Guidance: Apply by foliar spray or through drip/localized irrigation using the crop-group rates below. The source also lists tropical fruits such as banana, pineapple, mango, durian, papaya, cocoa and guava among recommended crops, but does not assign them a separate foliar rate.
Soil application
| Crops | Timing | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crops under drip or localized irrigation | Specific phenological timing not stated in the source | 15-30 L/ha | Soil application through drip or localized irrigation. |
Foliar application
| Crops | Timing | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Horticultural and field crops: tomato, pepper, cucurbits, lettuce, strawberry, celery, cabbage, broccoli, cotton, potato, sugar beet, rice, turf and pastures | Specific phenological timing not stated in the source | 3-6 ml/L or 3-6 L/ha |
| Fruit and vine crops: apple, pear, peach, cherry, plum, citrus and grapes | Specific phenological timing not stated in the source | 5-10 ml/L or 5-10 L/ha |
Additional technical information
Target problem / deficiency symptoms
CAB PLUS is intended for calcium and boron deficiency correction and for programmes aimed at reducing physiological disorders associated with inadequate Ca/B nutrition.
Examples listed include blossom-end rot in tomato, pepper, eggplant and watermelon; watercore and glassiness in melon; internal leaf and curd defects in cauliflower; internal browning in Brussels sprouts; tipburn in spinach, lettuce, celery, cabbage and strawberry; internal browning, hollow heart, storage disorders and poor skin set in potato; bitter pit, cork spot, cracking, internal brownspot and water core in apple; and hypocotyl necrosis in beans and other legumes.
Frequently asked questions
What is CAB PLUS?
CAB PLUS is a liquid calcium and boron deficiency corrector for foliar and soil application.
What is the composition of CAB PLUS?
It contains 12% calcium oxide (CaO) and 1.24% boron (B) on a % w/v basis.
What are the main benefits of CAB PLUS?
It supports calcium and boron nutrition, flowering, fruit set, cell-wall development, fruit retention and the prevention of physiological disorders associated with Ca and B deficiencies.
Why is calcium important for crops?
Calcium is essential for cell-wall formation and is involved in respiration, water absorption, fruit set and the translocation of photosynthates to developing organs.
Why is boron important for crops?
Boron supports cellular activity, protein synthesis and sugar transport and plays an important role in flowering, fruit setting and fruit ripening.
What is the foliar dose for horticultural and field crops?
Apply 3-6 ml/L or 3-6 L/ha.
What is the foliar dose for fruit and vine crops?
Apply 5-10 ml/L or 5-10 L/ha.
Can CAB PLUS be applied through drip irrigation?
Yes. For drip or localized irrigation, apply 15-30 L/ha.
Which physiological disorders can CAB PLUS programmes help address?
Ca/B nutrition is relevant to disorders listed for the product such as blossom-end rot, tipburn, bitter pit, fruit cracking, internal browning, hollow heart and other deficiency-related disorders.
What pack sizes are available?
CAB PLUS is available in 1 L, 5 L, 20 L and 1000 L formats.
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