Cotton Polysulphate Trial on Ocilla & Tifton Loamy Sand
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Tifton, GA
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Key Conclusions
- Cotton yield increased with the application of sulfur.
- Polysulphate increased cotton yield compared to the control
- The results indicated similar cotton yield with Polysulphate compared to alternative sources like SOPM or AMS.
Objective
To evaluate the performance of Polysulphate as a sulfur source on cotton in two locations in Georgia (Bowen Farm & RDC Pivot).
Trial Details
Trial station
Tifton, GA
Crop
Cotton
Product
Polysulphate®
Assessments
Lint yield
Treatments
- All application was done at planting.
- Other nutrients (N-P-K) were applied at sufficient levels to be nonlimiting, and sulfur was applied from three different sources.
- Polysulphate (19.2% S), potassium magnesium sulfate (SOPM; 22% S), and ammonium sulfate (AMS; 24% S) were applied at product rates equivalent to 30 lbs S/A.
Treatments
- All application was done at planting.
- Other nutrients (N-P-K) were applied at sufficient levels to be nonlimiting, and sulfur was applied from three different sources.
- Polysulphate (19.2% S), potassium magnesium sulfate (SOPM; 22% S), and ammonium sulfate (AMS; 24% S) were applied at product rates equivalent to 30 lbs S/A.