Symptoms
Leaf growth is reduced and leaves are pale green / yellow in colour. Chlorotic leaves eventually develop necrotic blotches near the margin. Symptoms start at younger leaves.
Reasons
Sulphur deficiency
Nitrogen deficiency can produce similar symptoms but starts at older leaves.
Sulphur Deficiency made worse by
Acidic soils
Light, sandy soils (leaching)
Low organic matter
Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
) Areas with low industrial emissions
Sulfur is important for
New growth healthy and green
Fruit number and size increased
Overall yield is greater
Yara recommended fertilizers for Sulfur
YaraMila COMPLEX
YaraMila Complex is a premium, prilled nitrophosphate NPK (12-11-18 with sulphur and magnesium), designed to maximize crop yield and quality.