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Potassium 101

By Dr. Libby Rens Potassium is sometimes underrated in the plant nutrition world. We often consider it ‘third’ on the list, only after nitrogen and phosphorus. But plant dry matter has 5-25x more potassium than phosphorus, and plants have almost as much (sometimes more!) potassium (K) than nitrogen. How does K react in the soil, […]

Agricultural, Organic, Potash, Trio, Uncategorized

October 12, 2020

Crop Nutrient Removal

By Libby Rens, PhD What is Crop Nutrient Removal? Harvest is the time to reflect on the success of the season and use that insight to plan for next year. At the end of the season, we are literally removing plant nutrients from the system in the form of yield. Every potato or apple or […]

Organic

July 13, 2020

OMRI-Listed Potash: From the Earth to Your Field to Our Tables

By Libby Rens, PhD How does OMRI Listed Intrepid Potash impact you and your organic farm? Applying Intrepid OMRI Listed Muriate of Potash (MOP) means that you are using an American, natural fertilizer produced in a sustainable way for your organic farm. For growers like you who are looking to supplement their organic fertility program […]

Organic, Potash

May 1, 2020

10 Things to Know About Chloride

By Libby Rens, PhD Chloride is an essential plant nutrient that contributes to photosynthesis and crop productivity. Muriate of Potash (MOP) is the most commonly used potassium and chloride fertilizer worldwide. The MOP at Intrepid Potash is the only OMRI-listed MOP produced in the US and approved for organic production, and Intrepid Potash’s solar evaporation […]

Organic

March 23, 2020

Potassium, Magnesium, and Sulfur for Organic Row Crops

The primary goal of any organic operation is to produce food that is safe, wholesome, and nutritious while maintaining and improving the land.

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