Potassium Deficiency vs. Healthy Plant - Maize

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Symptom description

Cob size is reduced and filling on cob tip is not complete

Made worst 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.

Important for

Healthy, green foliage. Better root growth. Increased yields.

Cause description

Potassium deficiency on cobs (right)

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Yara recommends

Other recommended products (4)

YaraVita MAGPHOS K

Maize: 5 l/ha at 4 to 8 leaf stage. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals if necessary. Water rate: 200 l/ha

YaraVita CROPLIFT PRO

Maize: 2.5 to 5 kg/ha. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals as necessary. Avoid applications during flowering. Water rate: 200 l/ha.