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Sulfur in Farming: Two Types, Different Uses, How to Choose Correctly
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News18•30-09-2026, 13:25
Sulfur in Farming: Two Types, Different Uses, How to Choose Correctly
- •Correct use of sulfur in farming can benefit farmers; there are two types with distinct agricultural uses.
- •According to Professor Ashok Kumar Singh of Shri Murli Manohar Town Post Graduate College, Ballia, sulfur is an essential plant nutrient, especially for onions, garlic, pulses, and oilseeds.
- •Two types of sulfur are available in the market: wettable sulfur powder (80% WP/WDG) and sulfur granules (e.g., bentonite sulfur 90%).
- •Professor Singh explains that wettable powder is used as a fungicide, while sulfur granules are used to increase soil fertility.
- •Farmers should choose sulfur according to their needs: wettable powder for disease control and granular sulfur for soil fertility.
Key Questions Answered
According to Professor Ashok Kumar Singh, the market offers two primary forms of sulfur: wettable sulfur powder (80% WP/WDG) and sulfur granules, such as bentonite sulfur 90%.
For soil fertility, sulfur granules should be applied at a rate of 25 to 30 kilograms per four bighas during the last plowing, or mixed with ash or sand if the quantity is insufficient.
Wettable sulfur powder is used as a fungicide where a solution is prepared and sprayed on leaves to effectively combat fungal infections, powdery mildew, and rotting problems.
