Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
Mg Magnesium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc

Sugar Beet - Growth retardation

Symptoms
As first symptom of Zn deficiency, plants show chlorosis appearing on the larger leaves near the center of the plant. Small yellow or whitish spots can develop on the upper side of the leaves. As the spots enlarge irregularly, the entire intercostal area becomes dry and necrotic. Growth of the plant is severely stunted.

Causes
Zinc deficiency (right)

Zinc deficiency made worse by

  • Organic soils
  • High pH soils
  • Soils rich in phosphorus
  • Soils receiving high phosphorus application
  • Cold wet conditions

Zinc is important for

  • Healthy green foliage
  • Improved root yield and quality

Yara recommended fertilisers for Zinc deficiency

YaraVita ZINTRAC 700

YaraVita ZINTRAC 700

Sugar Beet: 1 l/ha at 4 to 6 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency, repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.

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Other recommended products

YaraVita MANCOZIN
Sugar Beet: 1 l/ha from 4-6 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency, applications may be repeated at 10-14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.