Potash fertilizers increase yield and improve crop quality. Since potassium participates in photosynthesis, respiration, translocation of assimilates, as well as numerous enzyme systems which affect both the growth rate and the quality of marketable plants and fruits potash fertilizers have been described as the “quality element” for crop production. Potash fertilizers improve plants’ resistance to diseases and pests and facilitate a higher tolerance to drought and winter frost.

Application of adequate amounts of potash fertilizers can be viewed as insurance against the risk of diseases and pest attacks, especially on soils that are not sufficiently supplied with potassium.

Potash fertilizers also enhance the storage and shipping quality of bananas, tomatoes, onions, and many other crops, and tangibly extend their shelf life.

Potassium fertilizers do not contain any of the heavy metals that are considered toxic and environmentally hazardous. Potassium fertilizers are not referred to as potential hazards in relation to radioactive elements. Moreover, potassium fertilizers positively affect the environment. Potash fertilizers enable plants to utilize nitrogen fertilizers more effectively thus preventing nitrates from seeping through soil layers and mixing with surface and ground water reserves. In addition, potash fertilizers decrease the content of radioactive elements in food crops grown on contaminated land.