Benefits of Sulphur: • Sulphur increases the spiciness, oil content, smell, protein and sugar content and also improves the quality of the produce. Therefore, sulphur should be used in crops namely onion, turmeric, ginger, soybean, groundnut, sugarcane, and vegetables. • Sulphur improves nutrient availability such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Ferrous, Zinc, and Boron. • Sulphur is a heat source and can, therefore, be used to replenish the soil when excess moisture is present during the rainy season and enables the plant to grow strong. Pests and Disease control: • To control Powdery Mildew and Red Mites, sulphur is sprayed onto the plant canopy. Spray 80% Sulphur @2 gm per litre of water. Symptoms of Sulphur Deficiency: • If there is a deficiency of sulphur in the plant, it results in a pale yellow colour near the stalk of the leaf. • If organic matter is lacking in sandy soils, it may be due to sulphur deficiency. Source of Sulphur: • Initially, sulphur can be supplied with fertilizers as a basal dose or in vertical crops by means of drip and other fertilizers such as Benesulf 90%, Kosavate fertilisers 90%, Sulfamax Gromore 90%, Zuari Sulphur 90% can be used. • Sulphur is also available in fertilizers such as single superphosphate, sulfate of potash, 20:20:00:13, 00:00:50 (water soluble). Care to be taken: Avoid using it in summer as sulphur generates a lot of heat in the soil. Source: AgroStar Agronomy Centre Excellence If you find this information useful, click on the yellow thumbs up sign under the photo and also share this with your farmer friends using the options given below.