Sulfur deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils
- Light, sandy soils (leaching)
- Low organic matter
- Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
- ) Areas with low industrial emissions
Sulfur is important for
- Component of enzymes and other proteins
- Necessary for chlorophyll formation and efficient N-utilization
Yara recommended fertilizers for Sulfur
IRON SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 20% W/ANTI-CAKING
NUTRA-PHOS CALZINC
Melon (field grown): 2 to 10 lb. per acre per application. Make two or more applications at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks starting just prior to bloom. Apply aerial applications in at least 5 gallons/acre and ground applications in at least 10 gallons/acre; however, when total application gallonage is 25 gallons per acre or less, DO NOT mix more than 1 lb. of this product per gallon of water.
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