Potassium sulfate or potassium sulfate is an effective fertilizer for garden crops, the use of which contributes to a tangible increase in yield. It is used with great success by both large farmers and private owners of small dachas. Moreover, fertilizer is equally effective both in the open field and in greenhouses .
Application of potassium sulfate
Serve with potassium sulfate, many cultures can be fed. Even on poor soils, responsiveness to the application of this fertilizer in plants allows one to obtain rich harvests. Of course, it is not necessary to get too involved and deviate from recommended doses. Calculation of the amount of fertilizer is made depending on the type of soil. On heavy loamy soils, it is not recommended to make a drug.
As a root nutrient potassium sulfate recommended to use in the fall. In this case, you must first remove the top layer of soil (10-30 cm). When planting trees, top dressing is carried out directly into the planting pit together with phosphorus fertilizers.
If top dressing is carried out for adult crops, it is necessary to use vertical channels (pits) excavated at an angle of 45º around the plant towards its roots. The diluted fertilizer is poured directly into these wells.
What plants are suitable for fertilizing potassium sulfate?
In principle, practically all cultural plants respond well to the application of this fertilizer. Most often potassium sulphate is used in the cultivation of the following crops:
- cucumbers - for them potassium sulphate is used in the amount of 15 grams per 1 m²
- tomatoes - in this case the proportion is 20 grams per 1 m²
- turnips and cabbage - 25 grams per 1 m²
- potatoes - 30-35 grams per 1 m²
- Berry plants - 20 grams per 1 m & sup2.
At the same time, it is better to apply fertilizer in autumn in case of digging. Strawberries and strawberries can be fed after fruiting, and berry bushes need to be fertilized during the growing season.
Precautions for the use of potassium sulfate
This agrochemical is explosive, therefore it must be stored in cool and dry rooms, away from fire, heating devices and sunlight.
The hazard class of potassium sulfate is the third (moderately dangerous). When working with it, it is necessary to use skin protection products (rubber gloves, long-sleeved clothing and trouser legs), eyes (glasses) and respiratory tract (respirator).
At the end of work with the drug, you should wash your hands, wash your face, rinse your mouth.