New Products Available from Monty’s to Address Sulfur Deficiencies

Sulfur is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is necessary in chlorophyll formation, for better production and utilization of sugar, proteins and carbohydrates. It has been shown to help develop enzymes and vitamins that aid plant metabolism, promote nodulation for nitrogen fixation in legumes, in both seed and vegetative stages, and aid in seed production in the reproductive stage.

Sulfur is supplied naturally from the decomposition of organic material in the soil and from deposition from the air.  Clean Air laws have decreased the amounts of sulfur supplied by deposition. Combined with increased crop yields, the amount of sulfur available naturally is insufficient to meet crop needs in many areas.

To help farmers enhance plant development while addressing sulfur deficiencies in soil, Monty’s Plant Food Company has added two new sulfur products, Dri-Sulfur 42™ for granular application and Sulfur 17™ for liquid application.

“Sulfur is a secondary plant nutrient with most crops requiring ten to fifteen pounds per acre,” said Charles Hubbard, an agronomist in Virginia. “In my experience, additional sulfur needs to be supplied for all crops in lighter sandy loam soils, and many crops grown on clay loam soils need to be supplemented with sulfur.”

Sulfur 17 is a 8-0-0 foliar fertilizer with 17 percent sulfur. It is easy to mix, simple to use, and readily available.

Dri-Sulfur 42 can be blended or applied with other dry products to reduce passes through the field. It rapidly disperses once it comes into contact with moisture, so spring rains will assist in dispersion through the soil structure.

Monty’s sulfur products are processed using the company’s proprietary technology. Dri-Sulfur 42 is also listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production.

For recommended rates in a particular region or soil type, contact your Monty’s sales representative or certified crop adviser.