Among the most widespread and widely used substances as mineral fertilizers, potassium sulfate, which is one of the most frequently used elements, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, should be singled out. It can not be detected in the composition of the plant in the form of an organic compound, at the same time it is detected in the form of salt (ions) both in the juice and in the cells. It is also present in the cytoplasm.
Potassium sulfate (fertilizer), favors the good development of plants, their nutrition, strengthens the vascular walls, with the help of which beneficial substances enter the roots and stems. In combination with phosphates, it stimulates the growth and development of flowers on fruit plants. Young shoots and other recently appeared parts of any plant are always richer in potassium content than old ones. During the intensive growth and development of horticultural culture, a change in the composition of mineral substances in certain areas occurs. Since young shoots need accelerated growth and appropriate quality nutrition, the highest concentration of potassium is found in them.
To date, potassium sulfate is actively used to fertilize plants in gardening.
Potassium sulfate is the most versatile and widely used substance in agricultural activities. It is free of chlorine and contains about fifty percent potassium. This fertilizer is characterized by good ability to dissolve in the aquatic environment. It should be used to fertilize the soil in spring, in preparation for a period of rapid growth. Such fertilizers include cement dust, as well as ash. Such dressing for plants is prepared and used both in spring and in summer. Experienced gardeners recommend
fertilizing in the fall, since in winter it is possible to wash out the chlorine contained in the water. It should be noted that many types of fertilizers, which include potassium, also contain chlorine, which is unsafe for the plant.
If the soil is clay, it should be taken into account that
potash fertilizer is not able to seep into the depth in this case, since it will “run into” an obstacle. At the same time, potassium sulfate is highly soluble in water, therefore, in the absence of this problem, its full digestibility by the root system is ensured. The most commonly used fertilizer is ash. Its composition includes substances such as phosphorus and potassium, magnesium and calcium, as well as additional trace elements: boron, copper and iron. The only exception is nitrogen, which is not found in this fertilizer. Often, gardeners neutralize the soil with such a compound if the following crops grow in it: potatoes and other root crops, currants, cabbage. Ash is used at any time of the year. Usually sandy soil is fertilized in the spring, and clay soil in the fall. Ash should not be mixed with
ammonium sulfate, manure fertilizers. It is stored in a dry place, like potassium sulfate, in order to avoid a decrease in quality.
If garden crops begin to dry from the ends of the leaves, acquire a brown color, then this indicates a lack of a substance such as
potassium sulfate ( potassium
sulfate ). It must be part of the plant in sufficient quantities. Its absence or deficiency leads to the fact that the leaves begin to stain in various shades of brown, dry out and look burnt.