NPK 18-18-18 — Intensive-Production Balanced Formula
At 54% total nutrients, 18-18-18 ranks among the highest-analysis balanced NPK grades commercially available — reducing application bulk while delivering full baseline nutrition for demanding horticultural crops. Equal N-P-K ratio supports uniform growth in onion, cabbage and melon fields where split nutrient balance affects marketable yield. From 1,000 MT.
Technical Specification
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- Agriculture
- Blending
- Fertigation
Horticulture Programmes
Onion growers in Egypt and Turkey apply 18-18-18 at 400–600 kg/ha in two splits — 50% at transplant, 50% at bulb initiation. The balanced ratio prevents excessive leaf growth at the expense of bulb sizing. Shipped in 50 kg bags for manual application or bulk for mechanized spreading.
FAQ
Why choose 18-18-18 over 20-20-20 for vegetables?
18-18-18 provides slightly lower but still adequate nutrition with potentially lower salt index per application, reducing seedling burn risk on direct-seeded crops like onion and carrot.
Does 18-18-18 require irrigation activation?
Granular 18-18-18 needs soil moisture for nutrient release. On dryland fields, apply before forecast rain or irrigate within 48 hours. In fertigation, use water-soluble grades instead.
What is the typical retail markup on 18-18-18 in MENA markets?
Trade pricing varies weekly with NPK index movements. Request a firm FOB or CFR indication for your discharge port and volume — we quote on contract basis, not spot retail.