Crop
Sustainable crop application to build better soils and improve plant growthCORN– 150-200 lbs/Acre
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• S deficiency in corn looks similar to N deficiency.
• S trial results in corn demonstrated a 10 to 50 bu/acre increase.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
SOYBEAN- 100-160 lbs/Acre
• S deficiency in soybeans looks similar to N deficiency.
• S promotes nodule formation and N utilization in nitrogen-fixing legumes.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
WHEAT– 125-200 lbs/Acre
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• S deficiency in wheat looks similar to N deficiency.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
COTTON– 200-250 lbs/Acre
• Cotton is very sensitive to deficiencies in N, K, Ca and S.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Soil acidity is one of the largest yield limiting factors (optimum soil pH 6.2 – 6.5), AMS is acidic.
• High requirement for Ca – 4 lbs Ca removed by seed and lint.
TOBACCO– 200-250 lbs/Acre
• Requires high Ca levels for healthy leaf production, Ca improves root growth and nutrient uptake.
• Soil pH of 5.8 to 6.0 for optimum production.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• S deficiency in tobacco looks similar to N deficiency.
SORGHUM– 100-150 lbs/Acre
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• S deficiency in Sorghum looks similar to N deficiency.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
CANOLA– 200-250 lbs/Acre
• Canola has a high demand for S because of its high content of S containing proteins.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
SWEET POTATO– 175-225 lbs/Acre
• Ca and S improves potato tuber development, quality, yield and shelf-life.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Soil pH needs to be 4.8-5.5 for optimum production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
POTATO– 175-225 lbs/Acre
• Ca and S improves potato tuber development, quality, yield and shelf-life.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Soil pH needs to be 4.8-5.5 for optimum production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
TOMATO– 150-200 lbs/Acre
• Soluble Ca is critical for tomato production: Protects plant from Blossom-End Rot (BER), diseases and improves shelf-life.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
WATERMELON– 150-200 lbs/Acre
• Soluble Ca is critical for watermelon production: Protects plant from Blossom-End Rot (BER), diseases and improves shelf-life.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
BELL PEPPER– 150-200 lbs/Acre
• Soluble Ca is critical for bell pepper production: Protects plant from Blossom-End Rot (BER), diseases and improves shelf-life.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
BLUEBERRY– 200-250 lbs/Acre
• Ca and S supports fruit production and quality.
• Requires acidic soils for optimum production – soil pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
• N must have S in balance for N utilization (7:1) and protein production.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.
ALFALFA– 200-300 lbs/Acre
• Alfalfa is considered a high-response crop to Ca and S, improving quality and yield.
• S promotes nodule formation and N utilization in nitrogen-fixing legumes.
• Ca improves soil balance, root growth, nutrient uptake and plant development.