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Nodulator®

Granular Legume Inoculant

Keeping inoculation clean and simple

Formulation: Biological beneficial organism

Nodulator® granules deliver the considerable rewards of inoculation without any dirty work. 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.

Nodulator is an ideal inoculant solution for dry sowing. Stringent production methods produce more uniform granules than the industry average, resulting in better flow through the seeder and a lot less dust. When the break comes, you can be confident high levels of rhizobia are readily available around each seed.

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Key benefits

  • Smooth, evenly sized granules provide superior fl ow, more accurate metering and even distribution in the planting furrow.
  • Application into the furrow reduces compatibility issues and protects the live organisms from hot or dry surface conditions and chemical treatment.
  • At least 6 weeks’ inoculant life in the soil allows early dry sowing ahead of rain.
  • Lower rates for wider rows mean extra convenience and cost-effectiveness.

How it works

Nodulator® contains over one million live rhizobia per gram. The rhizobia are ‘captured’ by the growing roots of the crop and form a symbiotic relationship that promotes nodulation. The nodules that grow on the roots produce enough nitrogen to both increase the growth and yield of the host plant itself and leave sufficient residual nitrogen in the soil to feed the following crop.

Applying Nodulator into the furrow reduces compatibility issues and protects the live organisms from hot or dry surface conditions and chemical treatment.

You can learn more about the scientific principles behind the yield boost inoculants provide by watching the video below.

An insight into our inoculant production site in Somersby NSW

Crop suitability

Questions and Answers from the Field

  • Do you need to inoculate legumes?

    It’s beneficial to inoculate legumes with a BASF inoculant product such as Nodulaid or Nodulator. Nodulaid and Nodulator stimulate nodulation. The nodules that then grow on the roots of legumes produce enough nitrogen to increase the growth and yield of the legume plants.

  • Does clover need an inoculant?

    It’s important to inoculate clover with a BASF product such as Nodulaid or Nodulator. Nodulaid and Nodulator stimulate nodulation. The nodules that then grow on the roots of clover produce enough nitrogen to increase the growth and yield of the clover plants.

  • How do you fix nitrogen deficiency in soil?

    To fix nitrogen deficiency in soil, you can use a BASF product such as Nodulaid or Nodulator. Nodulaid and Nodulator work as ideal inoculants that produce enough nitrogen in the current crop and leave sufficient residual nitrogen in the soil to feed the following crop – thus fixing nitrogen deficiency.

  • How long does inoculant last on seed?

    An inoculant such as BASF’s Nodulaid or Nodulator lasts for at least six weeks on the seed in the soil, allowing early dry sowing ahead of rain. Choose an inoculant that lasts on the seed such as Nodulaid or Nodulator. 

  • How do you apply granular inoculant?

    When you apply a granular inoculant such as Nodulator granular legume inoculant, it’s recommended to use it with an airseeder and apply it directly to the furrow. When applying the granular inoculant, use the small seeds box and remove any unused granules at the end of each day’s sowing.    
     

  • What are inoculants for pastures and crops?

    The ideal inoculants for pastures and crops are BASF’s Nodulaid and Nodulator. Nodulaid and Nodulator promote  nodulation and produce enough nitrogen to increase the growth and yield of pastures and crops.

  • What is the inoculant for chickpeas?

    A highly effective inoculant for chickpeas and other legumes is BASF’s Nodulaid or Nodulator. For a peat inoculant, it’s important to apply Nodulaid to the seed ahead of sowing. Or apply Nodulator (a granular inoculant) in the soil ahead of sowing to increase the growth and yield of chickpea crops. 

  • What is nitrogen inoculant?

    An ideal inoculant is a product such as BASF’s Nodulaid or Nodulator that create nodules in the plant root that convert nitrogen in the soil. These inoculants promote nodules that then grow on the roots and produce enough nitrogen to increase the growth and yield of plant crops and leave sufficient residual nitrogen to feed the future crop. 

  • What is the best inoculant for beans?

    The best inoculant for beans is BASF’s Nodulaid or Nodulator. For a peat inoculant, it’s important to apply Nodulaid to the seed ahead of sowing. Or apply Nodulator (a granular inoculant) in the soil ahead of sowing to increase the growth and yield of bean crops. 

  • What is the best prevention of nitrogen deficiency?

    The best prevention of nitrogen deficiency is to use a product such as Nodulaid or Nodulator. Nodulaid and Nodulator promote nodulation. The nodules that then grow on the roots produce enough nitrogen to increase the growth and yield of plant crops and leave sufficient residual nitrogen to feed the future crop and prevent future nitrogen deficiency.