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Optimizing Almond Yields With Sulfate of Potash

As the only potash source that combines at least 50 percent potassium with low chloride and readily available sulfate sulfur, sulfate of potash (SOP) from Great Salt Lake Minerals is a more efficient, cost-effective source for the essential nutrients your trees need to product consistent, healthy almond yields - season after season.

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        		<p>5 Facts You Should Know Before You Skip Your Potassium Application:</p>
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        		<p>Fact #1 : Almond trees can remove as much as 110 lbs. of potassium from the soil per ton of almonds produced.</p>
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        		<p>Fact #2 : Trees with low levels of potash experience 27% higher spur mortality and a 30% lower return bloom.</p>
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        		<p>Fact #3 : Once signs of potassium deficiency are evident it can take years to rebuild potassium to critical levels essential for optimizing yields.</p>
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        		<p>Fact #4 : Heavy application of some other potassium sources in spring can lead to leaf damage and potentially cause yield loss.</p>
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        		<p>Fact #5 : Almond growers using SOP earn profits of $628 per acre more on average.</p>
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        		<p>Get more facts about how a cost-effective SOP program can help your business blossom.</p>
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