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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