Nodulaid®
A small investment with very valuable rewards
Formulation: Biological beneficial organism
Nodulaid® is Australia’s leading peat inoculant. A pioneering brand that has been associated with many breakthroughs over the decades, Nodulaid continues to be a pacesetter for the quality of its production and reliable performance.
For just a few dollars a hectare, Nodulaid inoculant will deliver a substantial boost in the yield of pulse crops and provide residual nitrogen worth many times what it costs to produce.
An insight into our inoculant production site in Somersby NSW
Key benefits
- Incorporating targeted AIRG-supplied rhizobia strains cultured and re-tested in our own local laboratory.
- Average yield gain across five pulse crops in 11 replicated trials of 7%.
- Potent formulation manufactured with over one billion live rhizobia cells per gram.
- High quality peat mixes easily with water, saving valuable time at application.
How it works
Nodulaid® is produced by culturing different strains of rhizobia which will form a symbiotic relationship with the various registered crops to stimulate 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.
The various strains of rhizobia are classified into Groups matched to the crops they can inoculate. Ten different Nodulaid products are produced in the lead-up to every season, each containing rhizobia from a different group.
You can learn more about the scientific principles behind the yield boost inoculants provide by watching the video below.
Crop suitability
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Clover
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Lucerne
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Pasture (legumes)
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Pulses
Nitrogen deficiency
Questions and Answers from the Field
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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.
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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.
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How long does Nodulaid inoculant survive when applied as a slurry to see prior to sowing?
Sow within 24 hours of treating, or store for up to 3 days in a cool place, away from sunlight.
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How long does inoculant persist in dry soil?
BASF’s Nodulator lasts for up to six weeks in the soil when applied into the furrow with an airseeder, allowing early dry sowing ahead of rain. BASF’s Nodulaid can last up to 7 days in dry soil when applied either: as a slurry to the seed, or in furrow.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
