Boron Deficiency - Apple

Symptom description

Corky spots appear on the bark of lateral shoots.

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. Gives better skin finish. Reduces storage disorders.

Cause description

Boron deficiency