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Muriate Of Potash

Categories: COMMERCIAL SOURCES OF PLANT-FOOD

The mines of Stassfurt, Germany, contain an

inexhaustible supply of potash in various compounds. Muriate of potash

is prepared from the crude salts, and the commercial product on our

markets has the appearance of a coarse and discolored salt. It is

handled in large bags, and inclines to become moist by absorption of

water from the air. It contains some common salt. The content of actual

potash is about 50 per cent. The potash is readily available, but the

loss from leaching out of the soil is very small. Muriate of potash is

our cheapest source of potash, and should be used for all staple crops

except tobacco, sugar beets, and, possibly, the potato. Tests even on

heavy soils fail to show any injury to the quality of the potato, and

on light soil the muriate may always be used.



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