Sulfur is a natural element used in agriculture and gardening since time immemorial. It is common to see how many farmers include the use of sulfur fertilizers in their crops, with the idea of providing their crops with greater protection against pests and diseases.
In addition, sulfur serves as an element capable of reducing the basic pH of the soil, so it is also widely used for this purpose. It is an element of minimal toxicity and can be added to a wide range of crops.
Sulfur fertilizers in organic farming
Its use is assumed in the organic production of different crops, such as fruit trees, vineyards or cereals. Sulfur fertilizers are accepted as valid in organic agriculture, a type of agriculture that is in full expansion.
It should be taken into account that sulfur is not commonly used as a fungicide or pesticide, since it is an element that presents minimum toxicity levels, without its proper application being harmful to crops or people.
Sulfur fertilizers in Spain
The use of sulfur fertilizers in agriculture and other sulfur-derived products protect the crop from attacks by powdery mildew and other ascomycete fungi. protect the crop from attack by powdery mildew and other ascomycete fungi.. These fungi are responsible for a large number of pests. It is also capable of acting on other species, such as mites or phytophagous.
In our country, the diversification of the soil means that this type of fertilizer is widely used, since the sandy, high rainfall or low organic matter soils typical of this land need this type of fertilizer to complement the natural properties.
In Spain, it is very common for farmers to use sulfur fertilizers in vineyards, although it is also very common for domestic farmers to use them.
Precautions in the use of sulfur fertilizers in agriculture
Fertilizers pollute when poured in larger quantities than a crop can absorb, can cause toxic effects on plants and also acidify the soil.
Therefore, it is advisable to use these products from brands with a quality seal that recognize the goodness of their properties and recommend how much to use.
Various AJF sulfur formulations
Below, we have created a selection of sulfur fertilizers containing different compositions and formulations, which you can consult in AJF:
- AZUFEGA
- AZUFEGA 80 P
- AZUFEGA 80 PM
- OXIDIZING SULFUR
- AZUFEGA 80 LA
- AZUFEGA DISPER WG
- SULTRIN 40-0.5
- AZUFEGA AGRICULTURAL CORRECTOR
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