what is mkp fertilizer?

The solubility of Haifa MKP™ is enhanced by increase in water temperature, as shown in the following table.

Haifa MKP™ has a moderately low pH that remains almost constant at different concentrations.

The electrical conductivity (EC) increases substantially when high concentrations of Haifa MKP™ are used, and yet, its low salt index assures safe use.

Nutrigation™ It is recommended to use Haifa MKP™ as a source of phosphorus and potassium where nitrogen levels should be kept low. Because of its unique characteristics, Haifa MKP™ can be applied through any irrigation system and on any growth medium. Unlike phosphoric acid, Haifa MKP™ is moderately acidic. Therefore, it is not corrosive to fertilizer pumps or to irrigation equipment.

Compatibility Haifa MKP™ is compatible with most water-soluble fertilizers, except for fertilizers containing calcium (Ca++) or magnesium (Mg++). To apply Haifa MKP™ in combination with calcium or magnesium fertilizers, use two fertilizer tanks. If the system includes only one tank, apply the fertilizers at different times.

Quantitative Nutrigation™ Each kilogram of Haifa MKP™ in the tank provides 520 grams of P2O5 (230g P) and 340 grams of K2O (280g K).

Proportional Nutrigation™ The phosphorus and potassium concentration in irrigation water depend on the quantity of Haifa MKP™ in the tank mix, and on the injection ratio. Use the following table to calculate the quantity of Haifa MKP™ and the injection ratio needed to reach your target concentration in the irrigation water.

Foliar application of Haifa MKP™ is an optional supplement to soil fertilization at growth stages when high levels of phosphorus and potassium are required. An early season foliar application with Haifa MKP™ promotes the establishment of a healthy root system.

Haifa MKP™ is an efficient suppressor of powdery mildew in susceptible crops (deciduous, vineyards, mango, cucumbers, melons, roses and others). Application of 1% Haifa MKP™ mixed with systemic fungicides improves the fungicide efficiency and allows it to be used at reduced application rates.

Haifa MKP™ is compatible with most commonly used pesticides and fertilizers. However, it should not be mixed with calcium or magnesium fertilizers. Iron, manganese, zinc and copper must be in the form of chelates.

Field-crops and vegetables: On young leaves, spray concentration of 1.0% Haifa MKP™ is recommended in most crops. On mature leaves and more tolerant crops, concentration of 2.0% may be applied.

Jumpstart your harvest this season with our 100 percent water soluble and heavy metal free Monopotassium Phosphate plant fertilizer that helps establish firm roots early in the growing season to ensure your crops are full and healthy.

Our Monopotassium Phosphate fertilizer contains 52% phosphorous and 34% potassium and is a highly efficient and effective form of fertilizer that feeds your plants with the nutrition they need to thrive in any crop condition.

Monopotassium Phosphate is also a critical source of nutrition for sugar-rich foods such as fruits who experience an increased sugar content leading to a fresh, ripe and delicious harvest.

Why Do My Crops Need Phosphorus?

Phosphorus helps regulate protein synthesis in plants which leads to healthy development, cell division and ultimate growth for the plant.

Phosphorus helps new plant tissue form and when additional quantities are added to the soil, root growth is exponential, making the plant more resistant to changing weather conditions.

A lack of phosphorus in your crops can yield disaster if not treated immediately. Proactivity is best when fertilizing.

Stay ahead of the problem as always by applying the correct amount of Monopotassium Phosphate fertilizer as needed.

Be on the lookout for extreme cases where plants that have changed dark green in color as this can signal a phosphorus deficiency.

Anthocyanin pigments which appear as red to purple in color can also signify a lack of phosphorus in sugar-rich plants.

Phosphorus deficiency however, doesn't have to show these extreme effects, the changes can be subtle and unnoticeable until it's too late to bring the crop back to life.

Low phosphorus levels in the soil can be raised with the help of Monopotassium Phosphate, a heavy metal free, water soluble solution that your plants will respond positively to.

Why Do My Crops Need Potassium?

The second critical component in our Monopotassium Phosphate eco-friendly fertilizer contains the essential plant nutrient, potassium.

This macronutrient is often difficult to manipulate and can benefit from the controlled application of a potassium supplement to ensure your crops get the correct amount of this precious nutrient to be healthy.

Plants absorb potassium in large amounts. Therefore, the help of a Monopotassium Phosphate fertilizer can keep potassium levels steady to keep feeding your plants the rich nutrients it needs to generate a healthy harvest.

Plants need potassium for many reasons. Potassium makes enzyme activity possible in plants.

It also encourages respiration, transpiration and makes your plants capable of absorbing other vital nutrients.

Potassium is also a key player in the transportation of water and nutrients in the xylem of the plant.

An adequate supply of potassium is critical to the operation of the plant's transport systems.

A healthy crop with a sufficient potassium supply can also increase root growth and helps stop the growth and spread of crop diseases.

Our Monopotassium Phosphate is an eco-friendly fertilizer, that is 100 percent water soluble and heavy metal free.

Give your crops the vital support and nutrients its deserves to produce healthy, bountiful and rich plants.

MKP (Mono Potassium Phosphate) What is a MKP fertilizer? MKP (0-52-34) is the fertilizer, which contains highest amount of major elements, among other soluble fertilizers. Its formula is KH2PO4. As it contains no nitrogen, it is appropriate for plants that require intensive use of fertilizers.

Monopotassium phosphate (MKP) (also, potassium dihydrogenphosphate, KDP, or monobasic potassium phosphate) is the inorganic compound with the formula KH2PO4. Together with dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4.(H2O)x) it is often used as a fertilizer, food additive, and buffering agent. The salt often cocrystallizes with the dipotassium salt as well as with phosphoric acid.

Single crystals are paraelectric at room temperature. At temperatures below −150 °C (−238 °F), they become ferroelectric.

Monopotassium phosphate can exist in several polymorphs. At room temperature it forms paraelectric crystals with tetragonal symmetry. Upon cooling to −150 °C (−238 °F) it transforms to a ferroelectric phase of orthorhombic symmetry, and the transition temperature shifts up to −50 °C (−58 °F) when hydrogen is replaced by deuterium. Heating to 190 °C (374 °F) changes its structure to monoclinic. When heated further, MKP decomposes, by loss of water, to potassium metaphosphate, KPO3, at 400 °C (752 °F).

Monopotassium phosphate is produced by the action of phosphoric acid on potassium carbonate.

Fertilizer-grade MKP powder contains the equivalent of 52% P2O5 and 34% K2O, and is labeled NPK 0-52-34. MKP powder is often used as a nutrient source in the greenhouse trade and in hydroponics.

As a crystal, MKP is noted for its non-linear optical properties. Used in optical modulators and for non-linear optics such as second-harmonic generation (SHG).

Also to be noted is KD*P, potassium dideuterium phosphate, with slightly different properties. Highly deuterated KDP is used in nonlinear frequency conversion of laser light instead of protonated (regular) KDP due to the fact that the replacement of protons with deuterons in the crystal shifts the third overtone of the strong OH molecular stretch to longer wavelengths, moving it mostly out of the range of the fundamental line at approximately 1064 nm of neodymium-based lasers. Regular KDP has absorbances at this wavelength of approximately 4.7–6.3% per cm of thickness while highly deuterated KDP has absorbances of typically less than 0.8% per cm.

Monopotassium phosphate is used as an ingredient in sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade.

In medicine, monopotassium phosphate is used for phosphate substitution in hypophosphatemia.