Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is a granule product, not a powder.
Yes, Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is 90% Sulfur.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is labeled for use on lawns and would be fine as directed on the product label.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur Is a soil conditioner and helps improve acid soil conditions. It aids in lowering pH in soils with excessive alkaline levels. Its effective on the acidity of the soil will be completed 6 to 8 weeks from post-application. If the issues with your rose bush are caused by acid soil then this product would be very effective for you. If you are unsure what is ailing your roses you may want to have them diagnosed by your local master gardener prior to treating them with any products.
Hi Yield Soil Sulfur is sulfur ingredients for plants that need extra sulfur in their soil or for soil that needs the pH adjusted to a lower number. If you are trying to repel snakes from an area you would want to look at something like Snake Away or Snake Scram. You can see tips on how to make your property less attractive to snakes by looking over our Snake Control Guide.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is generally applied at 1-2 pounds per 100 sq ft to help lower soil pH. That being said, usually you need at least 20 lbs of sulfur per 1,000 sq ft per application done over several seasons to affect soil pH. This article has excellent information about lowering soil pH in lawns.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur would be applied at 10-20 lbs per 1000 sq ft.
No, Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is not labled to control insects in lawns, plants, or shrubs. This is a mineral to help with the acidity in the soil, not an insecticide.
Martins Viper Insecticide would be recommended for Chiggers and is effective on many other common insects. The mix rate for Martins Viper Insecticide is 1/2oz. per gallon of water and can be used as a spray treatment outside as a barrier spray around the perimeter of structures, to plants, bushes, trees, shrubs, etc.
You can apply a soil amendment such as Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur in early Spring before you would need fertilizer. Be sure there is no snow or ice and the ground is not frozen when you want to apply your amendments. Lowering the pH of your soil can be a slow process, so you will want to continue soil testing at least once a year (possibly more often in warmer areas) for best results.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur acts as a soil conditioner as well as aiding in lowering pH in soils with excessive alkaline levels. We have supplemental labels from the manufacturer that go over how much is needed based on your current soil pH levels and your goal pH.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is applied to the lawn at the rate of 1 - 2 lbs. per 100 square feet. You will need to spade or mix into soil. With this being a slow acting yet long lasting treatment, it’s effect on soil acidity will not be complete until 6 - 8 weeks after application.
Yes, Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur may be used on vegetables at the rate of 1 - 2 lbs. per 100 square feet. Spade or mix into soil and do not use in container plants.
Please view the product label for more information.
Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur is a granular product. A spreader may be used to make this application. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
An elemental sulfur product such as Hi-Yield Soil Sulfur will work best when it's worked into the soil directly since the product creates the acidifying effect when soil microbes feed on it. So while you can potentially apply an elemental sulfur and water it in lightly, you would see faster results applying it after aeration or vericutting. Be sure that you do not flood or overwater the lawn after applying sulfur, and do not apply soil sulfur before the soil is about 55 degrees consistently in the spring.
A product with gypsum such as Hi-Yield Fast Acting Gypsum contains water-soluble sulfate for more immediate effects on the soil. Gypsum also aids in plant recovering, water and nutrient retention, and loosening compact soils.
