Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃) is a fully water-soluble, chloride-free fertilizer that provides two essential macronutrients in a readily available form: 13% nitrogen (N) (as nitrate) and 46% potassium oxide (K₂O). Supplied as a crystalline powder, it is ideal for fertigation, foliar applications, and as a raw material in high-purity NPK formulations.

Caracteristiques:

  • 100% water-soluble – dissolves quickly, leaves no residue
  • 13% N (as NO₃⁻) – nitrate nitrogen for immediate uptake and improved cation absorption
  • 46 % K₂O – supports fruit quality, sugar formation, turgor pressure, and stress tolerance
  • Chloride-free and sodium-free – safe for sensitive crops and long-term soil structure
  • Neutral pH (6–7) – ideal for fertigation in all water types

Agronomic benefits:

  • Stimulates flowering, fruit set, and sugar translocation
  • Improves fruit size, firmness, taste, and shelf life
  • Supports plant resilience against drought, disease, and lodging
  • Enhances calcium and magnesium uptake due to nitrate synergy

Recommended applications

  • Fertigation in vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, and protected crops
  • Foliar spray for rapid potassium and nitrogen delivery
  • As a key input in water-soluble NPK blends and hydroponic nutrient formulas

Due to local regulations some markets like Brazil or Mexico are using a NKS version of this product, which has some added Sulphur (S).

Potassium Nitrate – “NOP” – NK

ElementSpecification
Total nitrogen (N)13%
of which nitrate (NH3)13%
Potassium Oxide (K2O)46%
Moisture<0,4%
Water insoluble <0,15%
Solubility 20º water380 g/dm3
Chloride (Cl)<0,4%
Sodium (Na)<1,5%

Potassium nitrate “NOP” – NKS with sulphur (S)

ElementSpecification
Total nitrogen (N)12,5%
of which nitrate 12,5%
Potassium Oxide (K2O)46%
Sulphur (S)1%
Moisture<0,4%
Water insoluble <0,15%
Solubility 20º water380 g/dm 3
Chloride (Cl)<0,2%
Sodium<1%