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Potassium Source Comparison

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A practical comparison of Potassium Formate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sulfate and Potassium Nitrate for technical product positioning.

Potassium Formate vs Other Potassium Sources

Feature / Effect Potassium Formate Potassium Citrate Potassium Sulfate Potassium Nitrate
Uptake speed by plant Very fast Medium Medium Fast
EC (salinity) effect Very low EC Medium / high High Medium
Foliar uptake Very good Medium Low Good
Root uptake Good Good Very good Very good
Nitrogen content None None None 13% N
Sulfur content None None 18% S None
Compatibility with Ca, Mg High Medium Medium Good
Tank mix compatibility Very good Medium Caution Good
pH effect Slightly acidic Slightly acidic Neutral Slightly acidic
Plant metabolism effect Accelerates energy cycle Weak Neutral Supports N metabolism
Effect on stressed plants Very effective Medium Weak Good
Foliar safety Very safe Medium Low Safe
Soil application Safe Safe Very effective Very effective
Main usage purpose Low EC, fast effect pH buffering K + S supply K + N supply
REACH Compliance

Our company has initiated the registration process under the European Union REACH Regulation for the EDDHA included in our portfolio, within the scope of the products and solutions we offer in the agricultural sector.

Upon completion of the REACH registration process, our objective is to ensure the full regulatory compliance of the substance with European Union requirements and to secure its sustainable commercialization within the EU market.

With the cooperation of AGROCERT – TÜV AUSTRIA, the CE Certification process under Module D1 has been initiated for our products.