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How to Apply & Application Rates - Granular

How to Apply TagTeam granular should be applied directly with the seed in the seed row using a granular tank for application. Application rates will vary according to row spacing (refer to Table 2 for details).

  • Before using, make sure that the hopper, rotor, feeding mechanism and calibration equipment are free from chemical residue, fertilizer and debris.
  • Make sure that the tubing to the planting shoe is as straight and vertical as possible.
  • Drop TagTeam granular bag once on each edge to loosen compacted granules.
  • Do not auger TagTeam granular.
  • Do not mix TagTeam granular with fertilizers, granular pesticides or seed.
  • Use air seeder tank screen when filling tank or seed cart.
  • Apply in-furrow only. Do not band.
  • TagTeam granular can be used with pesticide treated seed.
  • Follow calibration instructions supplied by the air cart manufacturer. Check flow regularly.
  • Calibrate your equipment to deliver the correct amount of TagTeam granular per acre for your row spacing (refer to Table 1).
  • Calibrate with a few bags before adding more inoculant to the tank or seed cart.
  • Add enough TagTeam granular to match, or slightly exceed, seed requirements. Do not overfill tank with granular inoculant.
  • Do not leave TagTeam granular in tank or seed cart overnight. Empty tank at the end of the day and seal granules in their original container.

Table 2. Application Rates for TagTeam Granular 16.5kg (36.4lb) Bag

Pea, Lentil and Chickpea
Row Spacing 15.3 cm 17.8 cm 20.3 cm 23.0 cm 25.4 cm 30.0 cm 38.0 cm
  6 in 7 in 8 in 9 in 10 in 12 in 15 in
Application 6.1 kg/ha 5.3 kg/ha 4.6 kg/ha 4.0 kg/ha 3.7 kg/ha 3.1 kg/ha 2.4 kg/ha
Rates 5.5 lb/ac 4.7 lb/ac 4.1 lb/ac 3.6 lb/ac 3.3 lb/ac 2.7 lb/ac 2.2 lb/ac
Area Treated 2.7 ha 3.1 ha 3.5 ha 4.1 ha 4.4 ha 5.3 ha 6.8 ha
per bag 6.6 ac 7.7 ac 8.8 ac 10.1 ac 11.0 ac 13.4 ac 16.5 ac

Soybean
Row Spacing 15.3 cm 17.8 cm 20.3 cm 23.0 cm 25.4 cm 30.0 cm 38.0 cm
  6 in 7 in 8 in 9 in 10 in 12 in 15 in
Application 8.0 kg/ha 6.9 kg/ha 6.0 kg/ha 5.3 kg/ha 4.8 kg/ha 4.0 kg/ha 3.2 kg/ha
Rates 7.1 lb/ac 6.2 lb/ac 5.4 lb/ac 4.7 lb/ac 4.3 lb/ac 3.6 lb/ac 2.9 lb/ac
Area Treated 2.1 ha 2.4 ha 2.8 ha 3.1 ha 3.4 ha 4.1 ha 5.2 ha
per bag 5.1 ac 5.9 ac 6.8 ac 7.7 ac 8.5 ac 10.2 ac 12.7 ac

Note: The bulk density for TagTeam granular averages 43 lb/cu ft. (0.7 g/cm3).

HOW IT WORKS One of the active ingredients in TagTeam, the naturally occurring soil fungus Penicillium bilaii, grows on plant roots and makes less available forms of residual soil phosphate immediately available for crop use. The other active ingredient, the naturally occurring bacterium rhizobia, grows on plant roots and forms root nodules which convert, or fix, nitrogen from the air into forms the plants can use.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Environmental conditions can change the flowability of TagTeam granular inoculant.

  • Do not allow TagTeam granular to get wet or to dry out.
  • Humid and damp weather can cause granules to absorb moisture which may lead to compaction in the tank.
  • In humid conditions check and clean metering system regularly to ensure consistent flow.