Sulfur Deficiency in Plants

Sulfur Deficiency in Plants

Sulfur or Sulphur is a very important micronutrient. It is used for proteins and enzymes. It is also important for plant respiration and for breaking down fatty acids and helps for the synthesis of terpenes and oils. Sulfur deficiencies are often caused by high pH levels depleting Phosphorus in the roots.

Sulfur Deficiency Symptoms in Plants

It is often rare to see a sulfur deficiency, but most young leaves will turn a lime green before going yellow. You can also see stunted growth followed by the leaves starting to turn yellow. The leaves are brittle and dry. Continued deficiency will cause inferior yields and potency.