Sulfur in Well Water: Not a Typical Plant Problem

Fluoride: Damages sensitive bedding plants.
Hard/alkaline water: High calcium/magnesium raises soil pH over time.
Softened water (sodium): Toxic to most plants.

Sulfur in irrigation water rarely harms plants—they absorb sulfate from fertilizers (potassium sulfate, Epsom salt) and rain routinely.

More Likely Culprits

Test water for pH, hardness, sodium, and fluoride—not just sulfur. Address the actual issue.

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