2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-03-103.01

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 2-1-3-03-103.01 - In Primary Nutrient Fertilizers

1. Other plant nutrients or elements, when mentioned in any form or manner, shall be registered and shall be guaranteed. Guarantees shall be made on the elemental basis. Sources of the elements guaranteed and proof of availability shall be provided the Commissioner of Agriculture and the State Chemist upon request. Except guarantees for those water soluble nutrients labeled for ready to use foliar specialty liquid fertilizers, hydroponic or continuous liquid feed programs, the minimum percentages which will be accepted for registration are as follows:

ELEMENT PERCENT

Calcium(Ca) .......................................................................................................................................... 1.00

Magnesium(Mg) ................................................................................................................................... 0.50

Sulfur(S) ................................................................................................................................................ 1.00

Boron (B) .............................................................................................................................................. 0.02

Chlorine (Cl) ......................................................................................................................................... 0.10

Cobalt (Co) ........................................................................................................................................ 0.0005

Copper (Cu) .......................................................................................................................................... 0.05

Iron (Fe) ................................................................................................................................................ 0.10

Manganese (Mn) ................................................................................................................................... 0.05

Molybdenum (Mo) ............................................................................................................................ 0.0005

Sodium (Na) .......................................................................................................................................... 0.10

Zinc (Zn) ............................................................................................................................................... 0.05

If magnesium is guaranteed, the percent water soluble magnesium must also be guaranteed.

2. Only the above listed elements may be guaranteed in addition to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Proposed labels and direction for use of the fertilizer shall be furnished with the application for registration upon request. Any of the above listed elements which are guaranteed shall appear in the order listed, immediately following guarantees for the primary nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-03-103.01