Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 is a water-soluble inorganic compound primarily used to supply essential nutrients phosphorus and nitrogen to crops.
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Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 — Specifications, Uses & Availability
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About Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 is a water-soluble inorganic compound primarily used to supply essential nutrients phosphorus and nitrogen to crops. It consists of crystalline white granules with a typical nutrient content of 18% nitrogen and 46% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), which supports robust plant growth and development. This makes it especially valuable in regions where soil phosphorus levels limit crop yields. DAP is supplied in 50 kg bags or bulk quantities suitable for large-scale agricultural operations. Buyers should note that the fertilizer is hygroscopic and should be stored in cool, dry, and ventilated conditions to prevent caking and degradation. The product is incompatible with strong alkaline substances and should be handled with care to avoid moisture exposure.
Why Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 Matters
Phosphorus and nitrogen are critical nutrients for plant metabolic functions such as energy transfer and protein synthesis. DAP Fertilizer 18:46:0 addresses soil nutrient deficiencies by delivering a concentrated source of these nutrients in a single application, improving crop yields and farm productivity. In agricultural environments with phosphorus-deficient soils, DAP enhances root development and crop maturation. Timely and appropriate nutrient application is vital in agriculture to avoid yield loss and ensure efficient input use. This fertilizer's balanced nutrient ratio helps optimize uptake, reducing the need for multiple fertilizers and simplifying nutrient management programs.
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Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.
Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties
Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer 18:46:0 is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:
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