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Myrtle Creek, Oregon

I was reading an artical on winterizing your garden,
in it they say to apply sulfer at a rate of 3lb's per 1000 square feet and then till it in.
This will get the sulfer down into the soil were it can reduce the soil alkalinity in your soil. Since we irrigate with alkaline water I was thinking this should be a good thing.
I guess what my question is , are ther diferent types of sulfer or a certain type I should use?
any input will be appreciated.
H-K-J

10/23/2003 12:38:07 PM

Utah

you can buy striaght sulfer or elemental sulfer - it is out there but somewhat harder to find. check with the farm supply stores.
i think that is the sulfer that "they" are reffering too.
you and also buy ammonium sulfate - instead of ammonium nitrate or some other type of Nigtorgen.

10/23/2003 12:54:20 PM

Montoursville, PA

Decisions of this nature should be made over or after a soil test. To do otherwise is just guessing and a certain way to sooner or later get one's butt in trouble.

10/23/2003 3:51:38 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Absolutely do a soil test first. And if alkaline soils are a problem in your area & the soil test confirms this, then finding agriculture grade sulfur won't be difficult.

We sell (& sometimes use around here) "Split Pea" sulfur which is easy to handle & spread. Runs between $8 - $12.00 per 50 lb bag depending on where you buy it & how much you buy.

Steve

10/23/2003 5:28:39 PM

Pulaski Tn blkcloud@igiles.net

i got about 10,000 pounds of fresh ground manufacturing sulfer on hand now..$7.00 for 50 lbs but the shipping will eat you alive..

10/24/2003 9:18:47 AM

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

I think your right, first the soil test.
Thanks guy's.
H-K-J

10/24/2003 12:56:32 PM