Kieserite

Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

Avoid application before large amounts of rainfall (40ml plus within 10 hours) to reduce any leaching. In areas of high rainfall split applications are recommended.

• Sulphur is essential in forming plant protein as it is present in cysteine and methionine, two vital amino acids involved in protein synthesis.
• Key component of coenzymes and vitamins, involved in energy transfer and lipid synthesis.
• Some sulphur compounds are responsible for the taste and smell of plants, like onions.
• Sulphur amino acids are at high levels in animal fibres, therefore sufficient sulphur is required for good wool production.
• Promotes nodule formation in legumes.
• Signs of sulphur deficiency – light green to yellowish coloured young leaves, reduced plant growth rates, plants that are short, small and slender.

• Critical for both plant and animal growth, with deficiencies noticed in the animal before the plant.
• Assists in plant defence processes against abiotic stresses.
• Magnesium is the central core of the chlorophyll molecule – therefore its presence is vital for photosynthesis.
• Low levels of plant intake can lead to hypomagnesemia in livestock, especially during the winter/early spring months.
• Magnesium is very mobile in the plant and aids in numerous plant processes such as enzyme activation and phosphate metabolism, as it acts as a phosphorus carrier.
• Magnesium and calcium working in synergy to promote stable soil structure.