Common Scab Reduction

Common scab represents the greatest threat to a farmer producing quality potatoes. The corky lesions downgrade the quality of samples in all market areas.

Common scab is encouraged by alkali soil's pH. If a farmer can successfully acidify his soil, common scab should be inhibited.

BRIMSTONE elemental sulphur provides a farmer with a tool to acidify his soil.

F.A.Q.

Q How is Brimstane applied?
A Either by using a Rotometer or by adapting Horstine Microband equipment

Q When is Brimstone applied?
A Ideally apply at planting or immediately post planting

Q Where is Brimstone positioned in the ridge?
A Aim to deliver a continuous, narrow band approximatly 2.5cm below the top of the ridge

Q What dose rate of Brimstone is required?
A Rates range from 75-150Kg/ha band applied, depending on agronomic information supplied

Q What is the cost of the treatment?
A Depending on rate, date and volume ordered, treatment costs range from £13 -£35 /ac +VAT

Q Why use Brimstone verses alternative sulphur formulations?
A

• Extensive independant trial work confirming successful use
• High Sulphur analysis allowing low rates of use
• Protocol friendly - not classed as pesticide
• Not rapidly degraded and leeched as with liquid fertilser
• Consistent performance against other tested elemental S