What are the uses of ammonium sulfate? A detailed explanation of its main functions
What are the uses of ammonium sulfate? What should be noted when applying it? We ask netizens to help introduce this. Zhongdiwang has compiled the agricultural uses and precautions of ammonium sulfate, listed below for netizens' reference. The main agricultural uses of ammonium sulfate are: 1. Used as a base fertilizer for crops: when ammonium sulfate is used as a base fertilizer...
What are the uses of ammonium sulfate? What should be noted when applying it? We ask netizens to help introduce thisZhongdiwang has compiled the agricultural uses and precautions of ammonium sulfate, listed below for netizens' reference.
The main agricultural uses of ammonium sulfate are:
1. Used as a base fertilizer for crops:
When ammonium sulfate is used as a base fertilizer, it should be applied deeply and covered with soil to facilitate crop absorption.
2. Used as a top dressing for crops:
Ammonium sulfate is most suitable for use as a top dressing for crops. The top dressing rate of ammonium sulfate should be determined according to different soil types. For soil with poor water and fertilizer retention capacity, it should be applied in split applications, and the amount each time should not be too much; for soil with good water and fertilizer retention capacity, the amount each time can be appropriately larger.
The amount of soil moisture also has a relatively large effect on fertilizer efficiency, especially in dry land; when applying ammonium sulfate, be sure to water in time. As for top dressing in paddy fields, the water should first be drained off, and attention should be paid to applying it together with plowing and harrowing. In addition, there are obvious differences when applying ammonium sulfate to different crops. For example, when used on fruit trees, it can be applied in furrows, in rings, or in holes.
3. It can be used as a seed fertilizer when planting crops:
Because ammonium sulfate has no adverse effect on seed germination.
Precautions to note when ammonium sulfate is used for crop planting:
Note 1: Ammonium sulfate fertilizer must not be brought into contact with or mixed with other alkaline fertilizers or alkaline substances, to prevent a reduction in fertilizer efficiency.
Note 2: It is not advisable to apply ammonium sulfate on the same piece of cultivated land for a long time, otherwise the soil will become acidic and compacted. If application is really necessary, an appropriate amount of lime or organic fertilizer can be applied together. However, it must be noted that ammonium sulfate and lime must not be mixed and applied together, to prevent the decomposition of ammonium sulfate and the loss of nitrogen. Generally, the combined application of the two should be separated by 3-5 days.
Note 3: Ammonium sulfate is not suitable for application on acidic soil.
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