Crop Nutrient Utilization

Every time a crop is raised nutrients are taken from the soil. Find out which nutrients are utilized for each product below. Download a printer-friendly PDF of a complete list of crop nutrient utilization data, including crop images and explanations . 

 
Alfalfa *
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
8 TON 450 96 480 40 40
10 TON 600 120 600 53 51
* Legumes derive most of the N from Symbiotic fixation
 
Apples
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
250 CWT 20 8 50 2 -
Leaves, Stems 80 38 130 22 -
Total 100 46 180 24 30*
* Estimated S for Harvested and vegetative portion of crop.
 
Barley
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
120 Bu 180 66 180 20 24
 
Bell Peppers
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
180 CWT 137 52 217 43 30
 
Bermuda grass (Coastal)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
8 TON 370 96 400 26 44
10 TON 460 120 500 33 55
 
Bermuda grass (Turf)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
4 TON 225 40 160 20 15
 
Cabbage
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
700 CWT 140 35 128 9 64
Leaves, Stems 130 28 121 27 -
Total 270 63 249 36 64
 
Canola
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
60 BU 180 80 142 25 36
 
Clover-Grass
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
6 TON 300 90 360 30 30
* Legumes derive most of the N from Symbiotic fixation
 
Corn
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
150 BU 113 65 43 14 11
Stalks 87 20 157 35 14
Total 200 85 200 49 25
180 BU 135 78 51 16 14
Stalks 104 24 188 42 16
Total 239 102 239 58 30
200 BU 150 87 57 18 15
Stalks 116 27 209 47 18
Total 266 114 266 65 33
 
Corn Silage
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
32 TON 266 114 266 65 33
 
Cotton
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
1500 Lbs. Lint/Seed 100 44 59 20 17
Stalks etc... 140 28 151 12 19
Total 240 72 210 32 36
 
Cucumbers
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
10 TON Fruit 40 14 66 4 -
Vines 50 14 108 21 -
Total 90 28 174 25 30*
* Estimated S for Harvested and vegetative portion of crop.
 
Fescue
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
3.5 TON 135 65 185 13 14
 
Grapes
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
12 TON 102 35 156 18 20
 
Oats
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
100 BU Grain 80 25 20 5 8
Straw 35 15 125 15 11
Total 115 40 145 20 19
 
Orchardgrass
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
6 TON 300 100 372 25 34
 
Oranges
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
540 CWT 90 23 162 10 7
Leaves, Stems 175 32 168 28 21
Total 265 55 330 38 28
 
Peaches
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
600 BU 35 10 65 12 -
Leaves, Stems 60 30 55 28 -
Total 95 40 120 32 30*
* Estimated S for Harvested and vegetative portion of crop.
 
Peanuts
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
4,000 LB Nuts 140 22 35 5 10
5,000 LB Vines 100 17 150 20 11
Total 240 39 185 25 21
* Legumes derive most of the N from Symbiotic fixation
 
Peppers
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
9 TON 137 52 217 43 50
 
Potatoes
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
500 CWT Tubers 175 75 280 16 12
Plants 94 15 266 34 10
Total 269 90 546 50 22
 
Pulpwood
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
40 Cord 180 50 140 50 50
 
Rice
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
5 TON 215 85 240 40 60
 
Ryegrass
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
7,000 LB/A 112 60 168 14 12
 
Snap Beans
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
4 TON 70 21 77 8 -
Vines 68 12 86 9 -
Total 138 33 163 17 20**
* Legumes derive most of the N from Symbiotic fixation
** Estimated S for Harvested and vegetative portion of crop
 
Sorghum (Forage)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
8 TON 198 67 286 35 18
 
Sorghum (Grain)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
135 BU 224 80 277 38 35
 
Soybeans*
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
60 BU Grain 240 48 84 17 12
Stover 84 16 58 10 13
Total 324 64 142 27 25
* Legumes derive most of the N from Symbiotic fixation
 
Sugarcane
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
100 TON 160 90 335 40 54
Bagasse, Etc... 200 66 275 60 32
Total 360 156 610 100 86
 
Sunflower
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
1.5 TON 151 60 110 36 14
 
Sweet Corn
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
90 CWT w/Husk 80 22 52 6 5
Stover 60 25 84 14 6
Total 140 47 136 20 11
 
Tobacco (Burley)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
4,000 LB Leaves 147 13 148 20 17
Stalks, Etc... 143 24 173 13 7
Total 290 37 321 33 24
 
Tobacco (Flue-Cured)
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
3,000 LB Leaves 85 15 155 15 12
Stalks, Etc... 143 24 173 13 7
Total 126 37 321 33 24
 
Tomatoes
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
600 CWT 108 50 216 15 23
Vines 66 15 131 20 20
Total 174 65 347 35 43
 
Wheat
  N P2O5 K2O lb/A Mg S
80 BU Grain 120 40 28 12 5
Straw 46 14 156 12 15
Total 166 54 184 24 20