Magnesium Deficiency - Maize

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Symptom description

First symptom is interveinal chlorosis at the older leaves. With progressing deficiency the yellow stripes show red and purple tints.

Made worst by

Sandy soils. Acidic soils. Potassium rich soils. Soils receiving high potash applications. Cold wet periods.

Important for

Good plant development early in the season. Improves yield. Brings forward harvest date.

Cause description

Magnesium deficiency Iron and manganese deficiencies show similar symptoms but begin at younger leaves.

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Yara recommends

Other recommended products (3)

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.