Nodulator XL Peat
High-performance inoculant delivering outstanding value and yield boosts of 3% to 8% in peas and lentils.1
- A reliable self-adhering, peat-based inoculant that can be applied dry, slurried or damp at the time of seeding.
- Built-in adhesive qualities make inoculation quick and simple.
- Eliminates the need for commercial sticking agents.
- Highly efficient and more active strain of rhizobia.
- In 12 head-to-head field-scale trials in peas, conducted by independent co-operators in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Nodulator XL won 92% of the time, out-yielding our competitor’s product by an average of 1.6 bu/ac or 3.25%.
- Small plot trials show even higher yield increases in lentils.
1 Refer to "Increased yield potential: Nodulator XL vs competitor vs uninoculated control" chart.
Labels & SDS
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Applicable On
Lentils
Peas
Labels & SDS
Benefits of Nodulator XL Peat
- Nodulator XL inoculant contains Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae (strain 1435), a highly efficient, more active strain of rhizobium, selected to perform on pea and lentil crops for increased yield potential.
- The rhizobia help to maximize nodulation resulting in increased fixation of nitrogen for higher yield and protein potential.
- The product provides a reliable inoculant that is guaranteed to contain a minimum of 1 billion rhizobia per gram.
Performance Trials
Nodulator XL peas vs uninoculated peas
Increased yield potential: Nodulator XL vs competitor and uninoculated control
Product Info & Application Guide
Inoculant Management
| Crops2 |
Treatment |
|---|---|
Peas Lentils |
dry, slurry or damp inoculation on seed |
2 Approved and supported for organic production.
Application Tips
- When applied as directed, the product has a 24-hour on seed survivability.
- It is recommended to sow seeds within 4 to 6 hours of inoculation.
- If not sown within 24 hours, seed must be re-inoculated.
- If seed is of low moisture content, it is recommended to use either slurry or damp application methods.
How Much to Apply
One case will treat 110 bushels of seed. The standard rate of application is 1.2 kg per 600 kg of seed.
Flow valve setting |
Inoculant flow rate |
Seed/auger flow rate |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ml/min | fl. oz/min | kg/min | lbs (bu)/min | |
| 1 | 360 | 12 | 131 | 289 (5) |
| 2 | 860 | 29 | 313 | 690 (11) |
| 3 | 1,340 | 45 | 487 | 1,074 (18) |
| 4 | 1,660 | 56 | 604 | 1,332 (22) |
| 5 | 1,780 | 60 | 647 | 1,426 (24) |
| 6 | 2,030 | 68 | 738 | 1,627 (30) |
Directions for use
- After opening pack, work gently between fingers to disperse contents. The addition of water at the time of application will optimize the activity of the integral sticker, resulting in even seed coverage with the inoculant.
- SLURRY APPLICATION: Add complete pack contents to approximately 2 litres (68 fl. oz.) of clean, dechlorinated water and stir well in a clean container to form a lump-free slurry. Do not allow slurry to settle out; pour onto the seed and mix thoroughly to ensure the seeds are evenly coated. Allow seed to dry before further handling.
- DAMP INOCULATION: Apply just enough water to slightly dampen seed (2 ml/kg – 1.5 fl. oz./50 lbs.). Mix the damp seed thoroughly with the inoculant so that they are evenly coated.
- DRY INOCULATION: Pour the correct amount of inoculant onto thin layers of seed in the drill hopper and mix thoroughly to evenly coat seed. For bulk seed handling systems, the inoculant can be metered directly onto augured seed.
FAQ
Why do I have to inoculate every year?
Inoculating every year provides “affordable” nitrogen (N) helps ensure that rhizobia populations are acceptable for effective nodulation. Soybean rhizobia are not naturally occuring in western Canadian soils. Remaining populations from previous crop years may become inefficient over time. Wet, cool soil conditions can have a large impact on nodulation. Effective inoculation leads to more uniform/stronger plant growth and maximizes total yield potential (including seed protein/ac). Using an inoculant also provides beneficial aspects with additional benefits derived from added non-rhizobial “biologically-derived” technologies.
How long before seeding should I apply the inoculant?
With no seed treatment, liquid inoculant on-seed survivability is six hours. With no seed treatment, self-adhering peat on-seed survivability is 24 hours, with optimal results when application is within 4-6 hours of inoculation. Please see compatibility charts for more specific timelines when applying these products with a seed treatment.
Can Nodulator® be used in organic production?
Some Nodulator products are approved for organic use. Consult the Letter of Organic Certification to find out which products can be used.