Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
ELEMENTAL SULFUR
Elemental sulfur is a yellow solid and is usually sold as fine powders
and small pellets. It is readily available at many garden centers and
throughfarmsupplystores.Thefinepowderisgenerallyusedasafun-
gicide to control diseases. Pellets are more commonly used to amend
soil. Costs vary according to the form of the sulfur and the amount pur-
chased. While various organic materials, such as pine needles and cot-
tonseed meal, are somewhat acidifying, it is better to use organic acidi-
fyingamendmentstohelpmaintainadesirablepHonceyouhaveitwith-
in your desired range.
TABLE 4.1
Elemental Sulfur Needed to Acidify Soil
Theapproximateamountofelementalsulfur,inpounds,toaddperacre
to acidify the soil pH to 6.5.
