Magnesium Deficiency - Strawberry

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Symptom description

Leaf margins are chlorotic and then scorched. This spreads to the intercostal areas. The leaf becomes bright yellow with necrotic tints. The basal part of the leaf blade remains light green at the last. Mature leaves are affected first. Symptoms worsen with increased deficiency and leaf age. The young central leafs remain green.

Made worst by

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

Important for

Improved photosynthesis. Green healthy foliage. Reduced yellowing on older leaves.

Cause description

Magnesium deficiency Deficient leaf blades contain less than 0.1 % magnesium on dry basis. Potassium deficiency can cause similar symptoms. Leaves with salt burn show similar symptoms.

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Yara recommends

Other recommended products (5)

YaraTera KRISTA MgS

Strawberries (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 KRISTA MAG

Strawberries (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 BLUE LB

Strawberries (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

Strawberries (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.

YaraVita BUD BUILDER FL

Strawberry (Field Grown)): 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.