Boron Deficiency - Raspberry

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Symptom description

Stunted growth, misshapen leaves, poor fruit set. Mature leaves show interveinal chlorosis with subsequent scorching of canes. Splitting of stems may occur occasionally.

Made worst by

Sandy soils. Alkaline soils. Soils low in organic matter. High levels of nitrogen. High levels of calcium. Cold wet weather. Periods of drought.

Important for

Improves bud development. Improves flowering. Improves fruit set.

Cause description

Boron deficiency Boron deficiency can also be induced by low water uptake or other nutrients such us Ca, K, N or P. Leaf levels of 20-80ppm are normal. Oversupply may cause B toxicity.

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Yara recommends

YaraVita BORTRAC 150

Raspberry (field grown): Two applications of 1 l/ha applied at green bud and white bud. Also, 2 l/ha post-harvest. Water rate: 200 to 500 l/ha. Raspberry (protected crops): Two applications 0.1 litres per 100 litres water maximum concentration. Applied at green bud and white bud, also post-harvest. Water rate: 1000 l/ha maximum.

Other recommended products (3)

YaraTera KRISTALON BLUE LB

Raspberries (fertigated): Crop specific recipes for 2 tank (A & B tank) systems can be produced using the Yara Fertigation Plan, for more details contact your local Yara area manager.

YaraTera KRISTALON RED

Raspberry (fertigated): Crop specific recipes for 2 tank (A & B tank) systems can be produced for protected crops using the Yara Fertigation Plan, for more details contact your local Yara area manager.

YaraVita BUD BUILDER FL

Raspberry: 5 l/ha applied from green bud to just prior to start of flowering. Also, 5 l/ha post-harvest, pre-leaf senescence. Water rate: 200 to 500 l/ha.