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Yes, elemental sulfur, sometimes called "flowers of sulfur", is an acceptable organic soil amendment under the U.S. National Organic Program (NOP) guidelines. It's used to reduce soil pH, which makes phosphorous, iron, zinc, and other minerals more available to plants.
Sulfur works by increasing populations of Thiobacillus bacteria in the soil. The bacteria multiply to break down the sulfur and release dilute sulfuric acid into the soil, lowering its pH. Because it requires bacteria to break it down, the sulfur needs to be mixed into the soil, so it's in contact with the bacteria. If it's not mixed in, you'll have strongly acidic areas around blobs of sulfur near the surface, and no effect elsewhere in the soil
Sulfur only works in warm (summer) soil temperatures, and it takes 1-3 months to have an effect, so it's not a quick-fix.
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Is manure acid or alkali?
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Thiols
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What the 2 kinds of fertilizer?
organic and inorganic fertilizer
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Is fertilizer an organic compound?
No.
Granulator?
organic fertilizer
What is sulfur powder organic or inorganic?
organic
What type of fertilizer is best for an organic garden?
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Does sulfur hydrogen and plutonium have organic compounds?
Sulfur and hydrogen form organic compounds, plutonium not.
Is rubber organic?
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What is in organic fertilizers?
Organic fertilizer is dead trees and plants.
How composting is being done in your community to produce organic fertilizer?
composting is being one in your community to produce organic fertilizer
