Cauliflower - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.
Causes
Nitrogen deficiency
(Photo: Broccoli)
Cauliflower - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.
Causes
Nitrogen deficiency
(Photo: Broccoli)
Cauliflower - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.
Causes
Nitrogen deficiency
Nitrogen deficiency made worse by
- Low or high pH soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching
- ) Low organic matter
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
- Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
- Fast growing crops
Nitrogen is important for
- High and early yields, good leaf size and market quality
Yara recommended fertilisers for Nitrogen deficiency
YaraVita SAFE-N 300
Cauliflower: 10 to 15 l/ha. Apply 10 to 14 days after thinning or transplanting. Repeat at early head formation and at 10 to 14 intervals if necessary. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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