Polyphos Improves Potato Yield and Tuber Size with 30% Less Phosphorus

6%

yield increace

Polyphos is an innovative starter fertiliser combining immediately available phosphorus, controlledrelease phosphorus, and polyhalite. The combination and synergy of the 6 nutrients provide a major advantage for optimal crop nutrition during the early growth stages.

Pas-de-Calais, France
2024

6%

yield increace

Key Conclusions

Application of Polyphos 09-24-04 with lower phosphorus and nitrogen rate as starter fertilization resulted in 6% higher yield comparing to Grower practice (100 P supply), and improved potato size distribution.

Objective

To test the benefits of Polyphos 9-24-4+2MgO+18SO3, 1-2M (18% coated P) with 30% reduced P rate as an alternative to DAP 18-46-0 for starter fertilization.

Trial Details

Trial Location

Pas-de-Calais, France

Crop

Potato

Assessments

Yield

Treatments

Trial set-up

Randomized block design, 6 repetitions. Plot size 30 m2.

TreatmentProductkg/ha
Grower practiceDAP200
CAN27610
KCL550
Polyphos 9-24-4+2MgO+18SO3,
1-2M (18% coated P), 70% P
Polyphos270
CAN27610
KCL550

Treatments

Trial set-up

Randomized block design, 6 repetitions. Plot size 30 m2.

TreatmentProductkg/ha
Grower practiceDAP200
CAN27610
KCL550
Polyphos 9-24-4+2MgO+18SO3,
1-2M (18% coated P), 70% P
Polyphos270
CAN27610
KCL550

Results

Bar charts showing Polyphos at 70% phosphorus increased potato yield from 60 to 63 t/ha—a 6% gain—and improved tuber size distribution compared with grower practice.