gertman
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What role in plant growth does sulfur play in fertilizer mixes? I noticed some bags of 34-0-0 that contained 8% sulfur and others with 11% sulfur.
Sulfur Question?
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JRM
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I have used it when I put out Urea. It seems to make a difference in MHO. I usually put out 41 0 0 11. I would like to see some test results to see how much it does help.
kickinbull
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I believe it detures pests, and helps stop rust in soybeans.
Jogeephus
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Here is a poop sheet I found, maybe it will help.
Essential plant food for production of protein.
Promotes activity and development of enzymes and vitamins.
Helps in chlorophyll formation.
Improves root growth and seed production.
Helps with vigorous plant growth and resistance to cold.
Sulfur may be supplied to the soil from rainwater. It is also added in some fertilizers as an impurity, especially the lower grade fertilizers. The use of gypsum also increases soil sulfur levels.
Essential plant food for production of protein.
Promotes activity and development of enzymes and vitamins.
Helps in chlorophyll formation.
Improves root growth and seed production.
Helps with vigorous plant growth and resistance to cold.
Sulfur may be supplied to the soil from rainwater. It is also added in some fertilizers as an impurity, especially the lower grade fertilizers. The use of gypsum also increases soil sulfur levels.
Be very careful with too much sulfur in cattles' diet. It can cause polioencephala and reduced copper absorbtion.
One gentleman around here seeded some cotton fields into grass and had big problems. BIG problems.
One gentleman around here seeded some cotton fields into grass and had big problems. BIG problems.
Phil in Tupelo
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Due to 9/11 sulfur makes ammounia fertilizer less explosive so it is not a tool for terrorists. If your land is alkaline it is good but if your land is neutral or acid it is not so good. I think its good for clover.
Dave
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Like nitrogen, sulfur will leach out of the soil. In higher rainfall areas it is a good idea to keep an eye on the sulfur level in the soil. Plants don't need it at the level they require N, P, and K but it still can be the limiting factor to plant growth if levels get too low.
