Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown, well defined border zone.
With ongoing deficiency necrosis progresses from the margins to the middle.
Causes
Potassium deficiency
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone.
With ongoing deficiency necrosis progresses from the margins to the middle.
Causes
Potassium deficiency
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone.
With ongoing deficiency necrosis progresses from the margins to the middle.
Causes
Potassium deficiency (right)
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone.
With ongoing deficiency necrosis progresses from the margins to the middle.
Causes
Potassium deficiency
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone. With ongoing deficiency chlorosis and subsequent necrosis progress from the margins to the middle.
Growth is severely stunted.
Causes
Potassium deficiency (right)
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone. With ongoing deficiency chlorosis and subsequent necrosis progress from the margins to the middle.
Growth is severely stunted.
Causes
Potassium deficiency
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Broccoli - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Older Leaves show a yellow to brown necrotic, well defined border zone. With ongoing deficiency chlorosis and subsequent necrosis progress from the margins to the middle.
Growth is severely stunted.
Causes
Potassium deficiency
Brassicas have a relatively high K-requirement lasting through head formation and enlargement. Good K supply results in a more consistent, marketable crop with better inner and outer quality.
Potassium deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils (low pH)
- Sandy or light soils (leaching)
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching)
- or heavy irrigation
- Heavy clay (illite) soils
- Soils with low K reserves
- Magnesium rich soils
Potassium is important for
- Resistance to cold injury and drought
- High yields through increased biomass and head weight
- Consistent, early and evenly matured marketable crop
Yara recommended fertilisers for Potassium deficiency
YaraVita FOLIAR POTASH
Broccoli: 5 l/ha at the 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat as required for moderate to severe deficiency at 7 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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