Chemical Fertilizers
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate is a Micronutrient fertilizer. It is a blue green crystalline powder. Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate is commonly called iron sulphate, green vitriol, or copperas. Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate can be also prepared by reacting iron with sulphuric acid. It removes the deficiency of iron micronutrient in plants.
MODE OF ACTION:-
Plants uptake iron in its oxidized forms, plants use various iron uptake mechanisms. One of these is the chelation mechanism the plant releases compounds called siderophores which bind iron and enhance its solubility. This mechanism also involves bacteria. Another mechanism involves the release of protons and reductions by the plant roots, to lower pH levels in root zone. The result is increased iron solubility.
BENIFITS:-
- It is used as a lawn conditioner, and moss killer.
- The sulphate acidifies the soil and promotes fine leaved grass growth.
- High alkaline soil hurts grass growth.
- Controls unwanted moss that ruins the appearance of your lawn.
- Reduces that chance of turf disease.
- Fertilises the soil.
APPLICATIONS:-
- Animal feed
- Water treatment
- Chemical manufacturing
- Hazardous waste treatment
DOSAGE:
- 10 gm/1litre water.