Crop Nutrient Uptake and Removal Chart

Pounds of Actual Macronutrients Grams of Actual Micronutrients Carbon - Nitrogen Pyramid 18:1

• Important to know for N recommendations

Crop System
15-25:1
Nitrogen Phosphate Potash Sulfur Calcium Magnesium Zinc Manganese Copper Boron Iron • Previous crop residue management 15:1

• Wider C:N ratios need more N for breakdown 25-30:1

• Smaller C:N ratios need more Carbon for breakdown

Grains • 18:1 is close to neutral in the soil 45:1
Hay Stubble
12:1
Canola Pea Stubble
Uptake1 2.3 0.8 2 0.25 0.19 0.17 3.48 2.03 0.53 1.67 8.48 Stubble
Spring Wheat (Per Bushel) Removal2 1.6 0.6 0.45 0.13 0.002 0.09 1.55 1.08 0.15 0.48 3.58
55:1

Barley Straw

Uptake 1.4 0.6 1.42 0.2 0.16 0.15 60:1 Organic 10:1

Winter Wheat (Per Bushel) Removal 1.1 0.5 0.34 0.14 0.002 0.08
Flax Straw Matter

80:1
Uptake 1.4 0.55 1.35 0.16 0.11 0.08 1.24 0.62 0.38 1.34 3.54 Corn Stalks

Barley (Per Bushel) Removal 1 0.42 0.32 0.09 0.003 0.05 0.86 0.48 0.34 0.67 2.05 90-120:1
Oat Straw
Green
Manure
2:1

Uptake 1.1 0.4 1.45 0.13 0.13 0.07 0.99 1.04 0.36 1.04 9.13
Oats (Per Bushel) Removal 0.62 0.26 0.19 0.05 0.02 0.04 0.69 0.69 0.18 0.54 6.96
400-800:1 Wheat Straw

Hog Manure
Wood Chips
Uptake 1.53 0.63 1.28 0.15 0.07 0.16 1.22 1.11 0.2 0.47 3.03
Corn (Per Bushel) Removal 1 0.44 0.28 0.07 0.01 0.07 0.96 0.12 0.06 0.15 0.76
MORE NITROGEN REQUIRED FOR BREAKDOWN MORE CARBON REQUIRED FOR BREAKDOWN

Uptake 1.7 0.82 2.33 0.29 0.26 0.14

Fall Rye (Per Bushel) Removal 1.14 0.45 0.36 0.09 0.06 0.08
Mulder’s Nutrient Interaction Chart
OilSeeds Mulder’s Nutrient Interaction Chart
Uptake 3.3 1.45 2.3 0.6 1.22 0.35 3.58 1.67 0.6 3.7 20.55 MANGANESE (Mn)
Canola (Per Bushel) Removal 1.92 1.05 0.52 0.34 0.13 0.15 1.31 0.96 0.12 1.08 14.34
MANGANESE (Mn)

Uptake 3 0.85 1.8 0.56 0.55 0.36 3.15 1.77 0.88 3.03 5.55
Flax (Per Bushel) Removal 2.2 0.65 0.6 0.23 0.14 0.22 2.4 0.63 0.25 0.76 2.65 POTASSIUM (K)
POTASSIUM (K)
CALCIUM (Ca)
CALCIUM (Ca)

Uptake 3.75 1.3 1.95 0.45 2.73 1.91 2.7 4.29 1.72 6.38 12.27
Sunflower (1 - CWT) Removal 2.7 0.8 0.6 0.25 0.16 0.35 1.84 0.86 0.86 0.98 1.84
Pulse Crops
IRON (Fe) IRON (Fe) COPPER (Cu) COPPER (Cu)
Uptake 3 0.83 2.75 0.25 0.48 0.16 4.54 0.76 0.34 1.58 4.61
Peas (Per Bushel) Removal 2.35 0.7 0.71 0.13 0.003 0.07 1.24 0.28 0.14 0.48 1.99
Uptake 3.03 0.83 2.6 0.3 NA NA
Lentils (Per Bushel) Removal 2.03 0.63 1.1 0.17 NA NA
Uptake 5.2 1 3.4 0.35 2.04 0.67 1.78 4.54 0.49 2.47 13.42
Soybeans (Per Bushel) Removal 3.8 0.84 0.83 0.11 0.11 0.17 1.18 0.69 0.3 0.79 7.11 PHOSPHATE (P) MAGNESIUM (Mg)
PHOSPHATE (P) MAGNESIUM (Mg)
Uptake 4.67 1.39 3.95 0.34 3.07 0.71 2.35 6.05 0.34 2.35 26.23
Dry Beans (1 - CWT) Removal 3.5 1.12 1.88 0.22 0.37 0.22 1.68 1.01 0.24 0.67 3.36 MOLYBDENUM (Mo)
MOLYBDENUM (Mo)
BORON (B)
Forages - 1 Dry Tonne BORON (B)
ZINC (Zn)
ZINC (Zn)
NITROGEN (N)
Alfalfa (Dry Basis) Removal 60 15 63 6.6 30 7 NITROGEN (N)
Dotted Line = A stimulates B
Solid Line Dotted
= A supresses
Line = BA stimulates B
Grass (Dry Basis) Removal 37 11 47 4.67 16.25 4 Red Line [dotted or solid]
Solid Line = mutual stimulation/suppression
= A supresses B
Red Line [dotted or solid] = mutual stimulation/suppression
Barley Silage (Dry Basis) Removal 40 13.33 29.33 4.67 NA NA

Corn Silage (Dry Basis)

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Removal 34 14 44 2.8 5 3.25

Specialty Crops
Uptake 0.56 0.17 0.75 0.05 0.12 0.09 0.8 2.04 0.16 0.31 3.54
Potatoes (1 - CWT) Romoval 0.32 0.1 0.55 0.03 0.001 0.03 0.36 0.1 0.13 0.14 1.46
OUR PROMISE
ADVANCING EVERY ACRE
Uptake 10.5 3.4 19.25 1.65 NA 3
Sugarbeets (Per Tonne) Removal 4.45 2.05 7.25 0.65 NA NA
*1 - Uptake = Total nutrient taken up by the crop to grow and develop The guidelines in nutrient uptake and removal values in this chart are general estimates. They are based on typical nutrient concentrations and yields for good growing conditions in Western Canada. Crop uptake and removal studies have been shown to vary 15% either way of the above listed numbers for different crops. Actual uptake and removal will vary with crop yield, crop variety and soil fertility from year to year. This chart
*2 - Removal - Nutrient removed in harvested portion of the crop (grain, seed or fruit) is to accompany an in-depth soil analysis from an accredited lab. Crop fertility requirements will differ from these nutrient removal values. Crops are not able to extract all available plant nutrients from the soil, and fertilizers are not 100% efficient. For any given yield, the total nutrient supply in the soil (soil plus added fertilizer) will be somewhat greater than the amount removed by the crop. The best way to determine fertilizer IS DELIVERED BY COMBINING
-There are 454 Grams in a Ib to convert on the micronutrient range
- Pulses and Legumes can achieve a high percentage of their nitrogen requirements
requirements is regular soil and plant tissue analysis accompanied with a good Crop Nutrient Uptake and Removal Chart. Crop uptake and removal rates will vary by variety. Newer varieties and hybrid crops may have a more aggressive nutrient demand.
Chart References - CFI Nutrient Uptake and Removal - Western Canada 2001, Eastern Canada 2001 | A&L Agronomy Handbook | Nutrient Content, Uptake Pattern and Carbon: Nitrogen Ratios of Prairie Crops, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives 2007
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-1 - CWT = 100 Ibs of grain. Ex 20 CWT of Sunflowers = 2000 Ibs of grain production

WITH
Nitrogen Uptake & Demand for Selected Crops Phosphorous Uptake & Demand for Selected Crops Potassium Uptake & Demand for Selected Crops Sulphur Uptake & Demand for Selected Crops
Conversion Factors 200 25.00 200 40.00 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Tonne (metric)/hectare x 0.446 = ton/acre
Ton/acre x 2.24 = tonne/hectare 20.00
150 150 30.00
Tonne x 1.102 = ton
Ton x 0.9072 = tonne TO
HELP GROWERS MAXIMIZE THEIR RETURNS
15.00
Kilogram (kg) x 2.205 = pound
Kg/ha

Kg/ha

Kg/ha

Kg/ha
Spring Wheat Spring Wheat Spring Wheat Spring Wheat
Pound x 0.454 = kilogram (kg) 100 100 20.00
Canola Canola Canola Canola
Hectare x 2.472 = acre Peas 10.00 Peas Peas Peas
Kilogram/hectare x 0.891 = pound/acre Lentils Lentils Lentils Lentils
Pound/acre x 1.12 = kilogram/hectare 50 50 10.00
Crop Yield (Bu/A) Crop Yield (Bu/A) Crop Yield (Bu/A)
Acre x 0.405 = hectare Wheat (Barrie) 37.9
5.00
Wheat (Barrie) 37.9
Crop Yield (Bu/A)
Wheat (Barrie) 37.9

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Wheat (Barrie) 37.9
P x 2.3 = P2O5 Canola (Quest) 38.5 Canola (Quest) 38.5
Canola (Quest) 38.5
Canola (Quest) 38.5
P2O5 x 0.43 = P Peas (Carneval) 64.5 Peas (Carneval) 64.5
Peas (Carneval) 64.5
Peas (Carneval) 64.5
0 0.00 0 0.00
K x 1.2 = K2O 22-May 05-Jun 19-Jun 03-Jul 17-Jul 31-Jul 14-Aug 22-May 05-Jun 19-Jun 03-Jul 17-Jul 31-Jul 14-Aug 22-May 05-Jun 19-Jun 03-Jul 17-Jul 31-Jul 14-Aug 22-May 05-Jun 19-Jun 03-Jul 17-Jul 31-Jul 14-Aug
K2O x 0.83 = K Date
Source: IPNI, 1998
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Source: IPNI, 1998
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Source: IPNI, 1998
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Source: IPNI, 1998