What Is Soil Sulfur

Sulfur in the Soil. Sulfur is an anion. In the soil solution, it is very leachable. Sulfur levels on a soil test indicate how much precipitation an area receives, or at least how much water is running through the soil profile. If sulfur is low, that means it’s getting leached out.

What causes sulfur in soil?

Atmospheric Deposition Until recently, industrial pollution from the emissions created by burning fossil fuels, provided some crop areas with much needed sulfur, depositing sulfur dioxide or sulfates through precipitation.

When should I apply Sulphur to my garden?

Ideally, you’ll add sulfur to soil in the spring according to soil-test recommendations before you plant in a certain spot or start a new lawn from scratch, because tilling it in to a depth of 6 inches helps speed up the pH adjustment.