How do you use granular inoculant?

Simply load up the small seeds box at sowing and deliver smooth, evenly sized granules directly in the planting furrow. That precise application of a product with very high rhizobia counts promotes optimal nodulation and crop yields with large quantities of residual nitrogen left waiting to feed the following crop.

Can you use too much inoculant?

You cannot over inoculate, so don’t be afraid of adding too much to the hole. The real danger will be that you will add too little garden soil inoculant and the bacteria will not take.

How do you add an inoculant to a seed?

There’s no right way to apply the inoculant to the seeds. Our favorite is to spread inoculant on an old dinner plate and, after soaking the seeds, rolling them in the inoculant. But we’ve also sprinkled inoculate right from the can after laying the seed in its furrow and before covering with soil.

How do you mix inoculants with seeds?

Add about 1/3 bag of fresh inoculant (about 2 ounces) to about 1 cup of the sticking agents. Mix to form a black slurry. Place 25 pounds of seed in a tub or similar container. Add the black slurry (6 to 7 ounces) to the seed in the tub and thoroughly mix.

Is it necessary to inoculate soybeans?

Most university guidelines suggest inoculating if it has been more than three to five years since soybeans were last grown in the field. These bacteria have been found in soils 30 years after being planted back to perennial grasses, just at a much lower population.

Is inoculant a fertilizer?

Microbial inoculants are environmental-friendly and deliver plant nutrients to plants in a more sustainable manner. Microbial inoculants can help reduce chemical fertilizer application. Microbial inoculants could include bacteria, fungi and algae.

How long does inoculant last?

An inoculant should be bought fresh each year for maximum viability. Inoculants should be kept completely away from direct sunlight, and are best stored at temperatures from 40 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not freeze the product. Once a package has been opened, use it within 24 hours.