Optimise your productivity with an effective application of sulphur (S) in Autumn.
Designed for New Zealand farming conditions, Sulphurgain is the easy way to set up for success in spring. The Sulphurgain range contains fine elemental sulphur, which is resistant to leaching, so it can be applied in autumn, and it will still be present in the soil as a source of sulphur in spring.
Four key benefits of Sulphurgain
Addresses immediate sulphur needs: Sulphurgain (except Sulphurgain 90S) contains sulphate sulphur which is immediately available for plant uptake and will meet short-term plant requirements.
Meets long-term sulphur requirements: Elemental sulphur is slowly converted to sulphate sulphur. Elemental sulphur is resistant to leaching, so it can be applied in autumn, and it will still be present in the soil as a source of sulphur in spring.
Provides maintenance phosphorus: With the exception of Sulphurgain 90S, all of the Sulphurgain products provide soluble phosphate. In many cases, extensive hill country farming operations, this will be sufficient to maintain soil phosphorus levels.
Ideal complementary fertiliser: Sulphurgain can be a complementary fertiliser in dairy effluent areas where nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and some phosphorus (P) are applied with effluent.
Why focus on sulphur in autumn?
Having the right sulphur levels will lead to more fertile soils and allow plants to uptake other nutrients more efficiently. Most New Zealand soils are naturally deficient in sulphur (S) so an effective application of Sulphurgain in autumn can ensure your spring growth isn’t limited.
There are two forms of sulphur to consider.
- Sulphate S is soluble and readily plant-available – ideal for immediate uptake. Sulphate is vulnerable to leaching from the soil in wet free draining conditions.
- Elemental S cannot immediately be taken up by plants. Once it is in the soil, bacteria gradually convert it into sulphate sulphur. The speed of this change is affected by temperature, rainfall and the size of the elemental S particles.
Sulphurgain products (except Sulphurgain 90S) contains both elemental sulphur and sulphate sulphur and can be blended with potash and trace elements to meet farm specific needs.
| Product | Elemental S | Sulphate S |
| Sulphurgain 15S | 30% | 70% |
| Sulphurgain 20S | 50% | 50% |
| Sulphurgain 30S | 70% | 30% |
| Sulphurgain 90S | 100% | 0% |
Contact your local Ballance Nutrient Specialist to set up for success in spring.