Deficiency of sulphur in the fields and sources to remove it

• Sulphur deficiency in the farms is a real problem, and should be rectified immediately. Therefore, by using sulphur-containing fertilizers, the deficiency of sulphur in the fields can be removed and maximum production can be taken from the crops.

• Sulphur plays an important role in increasing the yield and quality of various crops.

• It is also helpful in increasing oil content and protein percentage in oilseed crops.

• To overcome sulphur deficiency, the selection of sulphur containing fertilizers depends on the crops, their varieties and easy availability.

• The sources of sulphur as an essential element for crops and the percentage of sulphur in them are as follows –

Sulphur containing fertilizers	Sulphur percentage
Ammonium sulphate	24
Ammonium sulphate nitrate	15
Ammonium phosphate sulphate	15
Calcium sulphate [Gypsum]	14 – 20
Phospho Gypsum	11
Single super phosphate	12
Potassium sulphate	10
Potassium magnesium sulphate	16 – 22
Zinc sulphate	15
Pyrite	22 – 24

• Generally, sulphur is used in most of the crops @ 10 kg per acre. Keep in mind that if the soil is acidic, then the use of ammonium sulphate and potassium sulphate is suitable. In alkaline soils, single super phosphate or gypsum should be used.

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