Plants absorb nutrients through the roots and through the foliage. When soil conditions are unfavorable, when micronutrients are needed, or when spraying for insects and disease, it may be desirable to make foliar applications of the plant nutrients. When plant nutrients are applied to the foliage of the plant, smaller quantities of the fertilizer material are required than when applying to the soil. The danger of fixation and/or leaching is also reduced when nutrients are applied to the foliage of the plant.