Controlled-Release Potassium Fertilization in Peanut Production in Florida

Release Date: 1/21/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ag496-2026

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication focuses on the use of controlled-release potassium (CRK) fertilizer in sandy soils for peanut production. It will provide an overview of the mechanisms and benefits of using this new technology in peanuts. Written by Vikash Verma, Tom Reed, and Sudeep S. Sidhu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, January 2026.

About this Publication

This document is SS-AGR-500, a publication of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2026. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Verma, V., Reed, T., & Sidhu, S. (2026). Controlled-Release Potassium Fertilization in Peanut Production in Florida. EDIS, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag496-2026

Authors

Sudeep Sidhu

former assistant professor, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

Vikash Verma

visiting scholar, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

Tom Reed

director of agronomy, Harrell’s LLC

Contacts

Hardeep Singh

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor, cropping systems, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL

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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

All chemicals should be used in accordance with directions on the manufacturer's label.