What Is X10D?
X10D™ is a patented fertilizer availability enhancement product. When added to fertilizer, X10D™ increases the nutrient level in plants by keeping fertilizer available for an extended period of time. (See the root hair development at left).
It is estimated that 30% to 50% of a crop’s productivity is attributed directly to fertilizer; but often less than 50% of applied fertilizer is absorbed by the plant.
X10D™ is a proven fertilizer additive when used with a balanced
fertilizer program delivers healthier, stronger plants with faster maturity and higher yields.
X10D is Proven!
Implementing the use of X10D™ increases efficiency of traditional nutrient management programs. X10D™ has been researched and agronomically proven to increase yields on over 50 crops across North America since 1996. There are a minimum of 13 different US patents referring to the agronomic benefits of using X10D™
How does X10D™ work?
X10D™ increases crop yields by protecting the phosphorus fertilizer. Phosphorous has a negative charge while calcium, magnesium, iron and aluminum all have positive charges.
When phosphorous fertilizer is applied in soils or water, without X10D™, most of the negative charged phosphorus is attached to the positive charged calcium, iron or aluminum preventing its absorption by the crop. This dramatically reduces the efficiency of the applied phosphorus.
When X10D™ is added, because it has a large negative charge, it attaches to the positive charged calcium, iron or aluminum that ordinarily would bind with the phosphorus, thereby leaving the phosphorus free to be taken up by the plant.
X10D™ keeps both the applied nutrient and the natural nutrients in the water source more available for plant uptake by not allowing this attraction to occur.
X10D™ also reduces the amount of “scaling” or precipitants that build up in a sprayer or irrigation system.
How Does X10D Affect Crops?
In many crops the root system of treated plants will have more root branching and longer root hairs, which enables them to make greater use of available nutrients (fertilizer). With nutrients readily available, plants develop easier and faster.
Early and fast growth can help overcome the stress from drought caused by heat and/or low moisture levels. Early plant development also speeds maturity, which can make a big difference in the profit or loss from your crop.
Summary of X10D Yield Enhancement
18 Crops - 230 Trials - 22 States
| Crop | # Trials | Yield Increase | Crop | # Trials | Yield Increase |
| alfalfa | 1 | 3,355# | potatoes Can | 13 | 76 cwts |
| field corn | 46 | 11.4 bu | potatoes ID | 4 | 55 cwts |
| s. corn | 22 | 9.1% | Potatoes Wi | 6 | 25 cwts |
| bell peppers | 5 | 150 boxes | rice | 1 | $101/acre |
| sugar cane | 1 | 591# | snap beans | 10 | $122/acre |
| cotton | 31 | 211# | sugar beets | 9 | $64.57/ac. |
| collards | 1 | 20.3% | silage corn | 14 | 1.94 tons |
| citrus | 5 | 1.55 Tna | sorghum | 6 | 22 bu. |
| onions | 9 | 27.9% | dry beans | 9 | $56.64/acre |
| tomatoes FL | 16 | 259 Bxs | Lettuce | 2 | 19.1 % |
| tomatoes CA | 19 | 13.2 % | |||
| 46 total trials | Application of X10D increased overall yield 11.35 bushel per acre |
| 11 trials | 2 quarts X10D applied with starter fertilizer at planting increased average yield 16.0 bushel per acre |
| 7 trials | 1 quart of X10D applied with starter fertilizer at planting increased average yield 12.3 bushel per acre |
| 16 trials | 1 to 11.4 quarts X10D broadcast increased yield an average of 8.6 bushel per acre |
| 5 trials | 2 quarts split applied, (starter and sidedressed ) increased yield 7.7 bushel per acre |
| 4 trials | 2 quarts sidedressed increased yield 8.2 bushel |
| 3 trials | 2 quarts X10D banded between or over rows increased yield 12.0 bushel |
X10D EFFECTIVENESS
X10D™ is a crystal growth inhibitor that delays the formation of insoluble, unavailable 
precipitates which consume both cationic and anionic nutrients.
As a result, much higher levels of soluble nutrients are available to plants.
The slides (right) demonstrate the mixing of calcium chloride and ammonium sulfate solutions without X10D™and with one drop of X10D™. In the mix that does not contain X10D™ the positively charged calcium attracts the negatively charged sulfate to form insoluble calcium sulfate.
When this occurs in soil solution, both calcium and sulfate become unavailable to plants. In the presence of X10D™, no precipitate forms. Therefore, calcium and sulfate remain in the soil solution in soluble form and can be more available to plants.
X10D TESTIMONIALS
"By using X10D in sandy soil with low organic content, we saw a very positive result from petiole tests. It seemed to hold the phosphate at a high level 2-3 weeks longer.” - Wayne Ganser, VP Sales, Research and Development, Jay-Mar Inc.
“Because of our high calcareous water, a lot of times we clogged sprinkler systems when we added 10-34 to irrigation water. By adding X10D™ to the 10-34 we have eliminated this problem. It also really helps foliar uptake of micronutrients in potatoes as we can tell by the stable petioles.” - Garth Heidel,WFS Branch Manager, Burley, Idaho
“We’ve seen enhanced uptake of 2-3 primary nutrients in our onions and tomatoes. We had fields with long-term phosphate problems, but after using X10D, the problem went away. We’re real happy with the performance of X10D.” - Russ Keegan, WFS Branch Manager, Mettler, CA
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X10D™ is the NanoChem Solutions’ trademark for polyaspartic acid used in crop yield extension.
California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Idaho customers:
First Choice T-PA™ is the Western Farm Services trademark for the same product made by NanoChem. Western farm Services is exclusive distributor for the product in Washington Oregon, Idaho, California and Arizona. If you are ordering from one of these states, your order will be shipped from Western Farm Services and carry the First Choice T-PA label. The crop yield and all other data on this site are equally true for First Choice T-PA as for X10D.
Wisconsin customers:
Amisorb™ is a NanoChem Solutions trademark for polyaspartic acid used in Wisconsin by Jay-Mar. Jay-Mar is the exclusive distributor for the product in Wisconsin. If you are ordering from WI, your order will be shipped from Jay-Mar and carry the Amisorb label. The crop yield and all other data on this site are equally true for Amisorb as for X10D.