QuestionDear Jim, I am familiar with the types and brand names of iron sulfate sources. I have read in your post about oak iron chlorosis also that these are commonly available. I also read a more detailed treatment by USU forrestry extension, as well as a U of M(MN)article, all mentioning these are commonly available. I have to disagree, I cannot find them anywhere within a 1000 mile radius! I am in Fargo, ND. Agriculture is king here, but no fertilizer supplier, landscaper, nursery, etc. can offer more than chelates or tiny amounts of iron sulfate for outrageous prices. I need something like a 50# bag if I am going to fill holes around the drip lines...help!?!
AnswerHere is one source. http://www.ironite.com/
Chlorosis is typically associated with one of three site conditions--a soil with a pH above 7 (an alkaline soil), a heavy soil containing a high percentage of clay, or a site where there has been extensive soil fill or removal, compaction, or construction injury that has damaged the root system. I would try getting the pH tested and alter it first--the sulfur products work well for this.
Some commonly available sources of iron and sulfur.
Source Trade name Content (% iron)
Inorganic iron:
Ferrous sulfate Iron sulfate 20.5
Ferrous sulfate Ionate 10.0
Ferrous sulfate Bandini 7 iron 7.0
Ferrous sulfate Ironite 4.5
Acidified mining residue Iron-Sul 20.0
Iron Chelates:
FeEDTA Sequestrene 12.0
FeEDTA Hampene Iron 9.0
FeDTPA Sequestrene 330 10.0
FeEDDHA Millers Ferriplus 6.0
FeEDDHA Sequestrene 138 6.0
FeHEDTA Che-Gro Iron 5.0
FeHEDTA Versonol Ag Fe 5.0
Sulfur: %sulfur
Elemental sulfur Elemental sulfur (powder form) 90.0
Elemental sulfur Degra-Sul (prill form) 90.0
Elemental sulfur Agri-Sul (prill form) 90.0