MOP, or Muriate of Potash, is one of the most widely used potassium fertilisers in agriculture. Its chemical name is potassium chloride KCl, containing approximately 60, 62 K2O potash.

Key Features of MOP Fertiliser

• Appears as pink, red, or white granules/crystals

• Highly water-soluble, making potassium quickly available to plants

• Most cost-effective source of potassium

Role in Plant Growth:

MOP strengthens plant cell walls, improves drought resistance, enhances root development, boosts disease resistance, and improves overall crop quality and yield.

Best Suited For:

Crops like sugarcane, rice, maize, cotton, and vegetables are particularly chloride-tolerant crops.

Caution:

Not recommended for chloride sensitive crops like tobacco, grapes, or potatoes in high doses, as excess chloride can harm them.

It is a cornerstone fertiliser in modern farming for potassium nutrition.