Potash and Phosphate Institute

Forage crops have a big demand for phosphorus, ranging from almost 10 pounds per tonne of grass to 15 lb. per tonne of alfalfa. The phosphorus helps forage with photosynthesis, energy, cell division, carbohydrate production, protein synthesis, root development and early growth, winter hardiness and nitrogen fixation in the case of legumes. In some soils, […] Read more

Pulse crops such as peas, faba beans, beans and lentils need plenty of potassium during plant growth. In fact, they often take up twice as much potassium as cereals. A 40 bushel crop of peas requires about 110 pounds of potassium, while a similar yield of faba beans needs more than 200 lb. In contrast, […] Read more