Application method
Basal soil application, according to the agronomic programme.
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DAP-18-46
Diammonium phosphate
18-46-0Concentrated nitrogen and phosphorus for root development and early crop establishment.
Packaging50 kg
Nutrient formula18-46-0
A granular fertilizer for basal nutrition programmes. Its phosphorus-rich grade supports planning where soil analysis identifies a phosphorus requirement.
Product highlights
- Root establishment
- Concentrated nutrient grade
- Basal nutrition programmes
DAP-18-46
Technical specifications
Reference product values. Request the current batch analysis and product label before ordering.
| Total N + P₂O₅ | 64.0% minimum |
|---|---|
| Total nitrogen (N) | 18 ± 0.3% |
| Ammonium nitrogen | 16 ± 0.3% |
| Citrate-soluble P₂O₅ | 46 ± 0.2% |
| Water-soluble P₂O₅ | 41 ± 0.2% |
| Moisture | 1 ± 0.1% |
| Packaging | 50 kg |
Product identity & physical properties
- Brand
- NUFERTO
- Product code
- DAP-18-46
- Fertilizer family
- Phosphate fertilizers
- Physical form
- Granular
- Nutrient formula
- 18-46-0
- Packaging
- 50 kg
Order & documentation
- Minimum order / quantity
- Confirmed in the quotation
- Lead time
- Confirmed in the quotation
- Delivery terms
- Confirmed in the quotation
- Shelf life / batch date
- Refer to the batch label and supplier documentation
- Technical documents
- Request batch analysis, product label and safety data sheet
Batch-specific checks
Ask for particle size distribution, moisture, bulk density, solubility and pH (including the test method) where relevant to your application. Values must come from the offered batch analysis. For SOP, also confirm sulphur and chloride content; for urea, request biuret content where relevant.
Mixing & compatibility
Confirm compatibility of the actual products before mixing. Do not assume that every grade is suitable for irrigation systems or foliar application.
Crop suitability
Match the nutrient grade to the crop, soil analysis and growth stage. Request a recommendation for your crop and growing conditions.
Application & crop planning
Plan the application rate using soil and, where appropriate, leaf analysis. Crop, growth stage, irrigation and local conditions determine the programme. Ask an agronomist to confirm the dose and compatibility before mixing.
Storage & handling
Keep in the original, closed packaging in a dry, ventilated place. Protect from moisture and direct heat. Store away from food, feed and children. Follow the product label and request the safety data sheet for handling guidance.
Packaging & delivery
Specify the product, required tonnage, preferred packaging and delivery destination. Packaging options, batch origin, lead time and freight terms are confirmed in the written quotation.
DAP-18-46
Nutrient profile
Declared N–P₂O₅–K₂O grade, shown as percentages by mass. This chart describes composition, not crop performance.
N
18%
P₂O₅
46%
K₂O
Declared content (%)0%
ILLUSTRATIVE CALCULATOR
Harvest yield scenario
Explore a planning assumption over a selected period. This is not a trial result, a product forecast or a guaranteed response.
Day 120Yield at harvest (t/ha)
Baseline
5
Scenario
5
Difference0 t/ha
Scenario yield = baseline yield × (1 + assumed change / 100). Days indicate the selected harvest date; they do not change the yield calculation.
Defaults are neutral: 5 t/ha, 0% change and 120 days. These are editable example inputs, not product-specific evidence. Actual yield depends on crop, soil, weather, water and management.
Scenario values
| Day | Baseline | Scenario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 5 t/ha | 5 t/ha | 0 t/ha |
DAP-18-46
Product questions
What does 18-46-0 mean?
The grade declares 18% nitrogen, 46% phosphorus expressed as P₂O₅, and no declared potassium as K₂O. Check the offered batch analysis for the detailed specification.
When is DAP considered in a nutrition programme?
It can be considered for basal nutrition where the soil analysis and crop plan identify a phosphorus requirement. Timing and placement need an agronomic recommendation.
Can DAP replace all other fertilizer inputs?
No. The grade does not supply a declared potassium component and does not describe every crop requirement. Assess the complete nutrient balance.
How much should I apply?
There is no universal rate. Share the crop, area, soil analysis and growth stage with an agronomist before deciding the dose.
What yield increase can I expect?
No verified product trial dataset is available in this catalogue. The scenario calculator only illustrates your own planning assumptions; it does not predict a DAP response.
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