Definitions for "Foliar Feeding"
Fertilizer applied in liquid form to the plants foliage in a fine spray.
1. On cotton, leaf consumption usually by caterpillars; 2. The feeding of nutrients, such as nitrogen-containing fertilizer, to the cotton plant via a liquid applied to the foliage.
This is the name given to a liquid feed which is sprayed onto the leaves of the crop. It has been found that the nutrients are actually absorbed by the leaves directly, so more of the feed is used, reducing loss caused by runoff when applying liquid fertiliser directly to the soil. It is often used for seaweed fertiliser, using a half-strength mixture.
Keywords:  furrow