AgEssentials PH
Pesticide efficacy is Essential.
The top-performing pH-conditioning adjuvant for all crops. Color-change technology optimizes spray water and neutralizes hard water — protecting chemistry for better coverage, consistent control, and higher yield potential.
PH Indicator · Acidifier · Water Conditioning Agent · Spreader
Better Spray. More Impact. Higher ROI.
Why PH
Six reasons it earns a spot in every tank
Built-in pH Indicator
Turns spray solution pink when the optimum pH range of 4.5–5.5 is reached — no test strips, no separate meters.
Water Conditioning & pH Adjustment
Neutralizes dissolved salts and lowers spray water pH to help prevent alkaline hydrolysis of sensitive pesticides.
Improved Spray Coverage
Enhances wetting and spreading to create a more uniform spray film on every leaf surface.
Enhanced Spray Performance
Helps maintain proper spray solution conditions to support consistent herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide activity.
Tank-Mix Compatible
Designed for use with most fertilizers and crop protection products when used according to label directions.
APE / NPE Free
Free of Alkylphenol Ethoxylates — a cleaner adjuvant chemistry built for modern row-crop operations.
Watch the color
When it turns pink, you're dialed in.
AgEssentials PH contains a built-in pH indicator. As you add product, the spray shifts through yellow and orange — and locks in pink at the optimum 4.5–5.5 range. No strips, no meters, no guesswork.
- Soft water: rapid change from milky white to pink at optimum pH.
- Hard water: shifts slowly white → yellow → orange → pink.
Color progression as pH drops into the target zone
The science
High pH eats your chemistry alive.
Half-life of common pesticides at different spray water pH levels. Lower pH dramatically extends active ingredient stability in the tank.
| Product | pH 9 | pH 7 | pH 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbicide | 10 min | 17 hr | 16 days |
| Fungicide | 2 min | 3 hr | 10 hr |
| Insecticide | 24 hr | 10 days | Stable |
Source: The Impact of Water Quality on Pesticide Performance, Purdue Extension PPP-86
Application
Use rates by water hardness
Correct volume is indicated by the color pink between pH 4.5–5.5. Use the chart below as a starting reference.
| Water Hardness | Total Dissolved Salts | Conductivity (µS/cm) | Rate (fl oz / 100 gal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 0–100 | 0–200 | 5–6 |
| Medium | 100–200 | 200–300 | 6–7 |
| Medium Hard | 200–250 | 300–400 | 7–10 |
| Hard | 250–300 | 400–500 | 10–20 |
| Very Hard | 300–400 | 450–500 | 20–30 |
| Extremely Hard | 400+ | 500+ | 30+ |
Principal Functioning Agents
- Proprietary blend of alcohol ethoxylates & water conditioning agents80%
- Constituents ineffective as spray adjuvant20%
- Total100%
Mixing instructions
- 1. Fill tank 2/3 with water, begin agitation.
- 2. Add the recommended volume of AgEssentials PH for your water type.
- 3. Add chemistry and finish filling — confirm the tank reads pink.
Optimal pH Reference
Dial in the right pH for every active.
Use these reference tables to target the ideal spray solution pH for common herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and foliar nutrients.
| Active Ingredient | Optimum pH | pH 4 | pH 5 | pH 6 | pH 7 | pH 8 | pH 9 | pH 10 | pH 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flumioxazin | 5 | ||||||||
| Glyphosate | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Dicamba | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Glufosinate | 5.5 | ||||||||
| 2,4-D | 6 | ||||||||
| Diquat | 6 | ||||||||
| Metribuzin | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Paraquat | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Atrazine | 7 |
| Active Ingredient | Optimum pH | pH 5 | pH 5.5 | pH 6 | pH 6.5 | pH 7 | pH 7.5 | pH 8 | pH 8.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoxystrobin | 6 | ||||||||
| Pydiflumetofen | 6 | ||||||||
| Propiconazole | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Prothioconazole | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Benzovindiflupyr | 6 | ||||||||
| Trifloxystrobin | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Fluopyram | 5.5 |
| Active Ingredient | Optimum pH | pH 5 | pH 5.5 | pH 6 | pH 6.5 | pH 7 | pH 7.5 | pH 8 | pH 8.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambda-Cyhalothrin | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Thiamethoxam | 6 | ||||||||
| Indoxacarb | 5.5 | ||||||||
| Bifenthrin | 5.5 |
| Plant Nutrients | Optimum pH | pH 4 | pH 4.5 | pH 5 | pH 5.5 | pH 6 | pH 6.5 | pH 7 | pH 7.5 | pH 8 | pH 8.5 | pH 9 | pH 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | 6.5 | ||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Potassium | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Iron | 5 | ||||||||||||
| Zinc | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Manganese | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Copper | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Boron | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Sulfur | 6 |
Hard Water & pH Issues Bundle
Products: PH + AMS
Perfect for areas with hard water or inconsistent herbicide performance.
PH
AMS
The Challenge
High pH and hard water are quietly killing your herbicide and foliar efficacy. Without conditioning, calcium and magnesium ions tie up active ingredients before they ever reach the plant.
How the Bundle Works
PH is your built-in “magic” indicator — the entire tank turns bright pink the second it hits the ideal 4.5–5.5 range. AMS conditions the water and supplies ammonium sulfate for maximum uptake.
- Visual proof your tank is at the perfect pH — no guesswork, no test strips.
- Unlocks the full power of glyphosate, dicamba, and other actives.
- Prevents hard-water antagonism and precipitation.
- Works in every spray pass, every season.
Take the PH story to the field.
Download the full AgEssentials PH digital one-pager — color chart, half-life data, use rates and mixing instructions in a single shareable PDF.
Ready to protect every spray pass?
Talk to our agronomy team about use rates, compatibility, and bulk pricing for your operation.