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MicroEssentials™ S15 provides nutrients that are combined in a patented produc-tion process. Every MicroEssentials S10 granule contains three vital nutrients — nitrogen (13%), phosphorus (33%) and sulfur (15%) — all more evenly distributed than separate applications. Phosphorus and sulfur are in a proper ratio that benefits most crops, due to key nutrient inter-actions, and makes them more available and easier for plants to use throughout the growing season. High analysis means less volume than the equivalent blend of MAP and ammonium sulfate.

MicroEssentials S15 Delivers Higher Yields!
MicroEssentials S15 is a more uniform product that, when applied correctly, gives every single plant a better shot at getting essential nutrients it needs to grow, thrive, and produce the best results.

Sulfur Availability and UptakeA Unique Crop Nutrient System!
MicroEssentials S15 nutrients are accessible to plants throughout the season. It is designed to supply phosphorus and sulfur in the right ratio and at the right time to a developing crop. Key nutrient interaction between phosphorus and sulfur helps plants take up more nutrients and P content increases 10 to 30%.

It delivers an optimal rate of sulfur in two forms: the sulfate form (50%), which is available immediately to developing roots, and the elemental form (50%), which becomes available later in the growing season. The two forms combined provide season-long release of sulfur for the crop.

Plants start out faster because MicroEssentials S15 delivers nitrogen the way research proves young plants prefer it — in the ammonium form. About 40% of N is in the ammonium sulfate form and 60% is in the mono-ammonium phosphate form. This means plants are less dependent on weather and get off to a faster start!

Key benefits of MicroEssentials S15
Ammonium phosphate based product
Balanced nutrition – nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur
All nutrients in each granule
Improved distribution of nutrients compared to blended product
Eliminates component segregation that is possible with a blend
More uniform spreading in the field
Two forms of sulfur - 50% sulfate and 50% elemental
Season-long sulfur availability
Improved nutrient uptake due to chemistry of the granule
Convenient/easy to use: direct application, blends, and starters
Saves a bin – nitrogen, phosphate and sulfur in the same bin

Sulfur Distribution Comparison in Broadcast Applications
Typical Sulfur Blend MicroEssentials S15

Typical Sulfur Blend
Sulfur as granules in bulk blend
through broadcast application (15 lb/A).

MicroEssentials S15
Sulfur incorporated in phosphate fertilizer
(33 lbs/A P2O5 and 15 lb/A sulfur).

Patented Process
During the manufacturing process, sulfur is added and forms partial layers around a developing granule.

Sulfur appears as veins in this cut-away illustration. Elemental sulfur is not very mobile in soil solution. When added as granules in bulk blends, much of their benefit is lost as plants must seek out the sparse sulfur granules across large areas.

MicroEssentials S15 Typical Analysis: (not guaranteed)
Total Nitrogen 13%
Total P2O5 33%
Total Sulfur 15%
Sulfate Sulfur 7.5%
Elemental Sulfur 7.5%
Bulk Density 54-60 lbs/ft3 packed
50-55 lbs/ft3 loose

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