Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves. With ongoing deficiency, the interveinal areas become whitish, like bleached.The main veins still remain green.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves. With ongoing deficiency, the interveinal areas become whitish, like bleached. The tips of the leaflets sometimes show a violet tint, while the main veins still remain green.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency made worse by

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

Magnesium is important for

  • Increases photosynthetic activity maintaining good growth for high yields
  • Relatively low uptake

Yara recommended fertilizers for Magnesium

YaraVita MAGFLO 300

YaraVita MAGFLO 300

Carrot: 2-4 l/ha when crop 15 cm tall. For moderate to severe deficiency repeat applications at 10 to 14 day intervals. Note: On carrots, final application to be made one month before harvest. Water rate: 200 l/ha.

Read more about YaraVita MAGFLO 300

Other recommended products

YaraVita MAGPHOS K
Carrot: 3 to 5 l/ha when crop is 15 cm tall. Repeat if necessary at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
YaraTera KRISTA MgS
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