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Chloride & Salt Sensitivity in Almonds | Protassium+®

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K Source Considerations

Almonds are among several high-value crops that are particularly sensitive to chloride and salt. Continued application of potassium sources with a high chloride content or salt index can have a toxic effect, building up in the soil and contributing to lower yields, lower quality and loss of income.

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Blocking Uptake

Chloride Sensitivity

Applying high chloride potassium sources can cause excess chloride to build up around a tree’s root system, blocking uptake of essential nutrients that are vital to the health and success of your almond crop.

Protassium+® potassium fertilizer has less than one percent chloride content, making it your best choice to minimize the risk of chloride affecting proper root function and leaf development. 

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Avoid the Burn

Salt Sensitivity

Excess salt can have a number of damaging effects on crop development and soil systems, including:

  • Poor germination
  • Nutritional imbalances
  • Seedling injury
  • “Tip Burn”
  • Stunted root and shoot growth
  • Water imbalance in the plant (drought stress)
  • Reduced soil structure and decreased microbial activity