Calcium deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching)
- Acid peat soils
- Soils rich in sodium
- Soils rich in aluminium
- Drought conditions
- Fruit high in nitrogen or potassium
- Large fruit
Calcium is important for
- Stronger plants
- Healthier plants
- Gives plants more resistance to cold weather
- Firmer berries
- Increases storage potential and shelf life
Yara recommended fertilizers for Calcium
YaraVita STOPIT
Strawberry (field grown): Non-everbearing varieties: 3 applications of 10 l/ha from start of flowering. Repeat applications at 7 to 10 intervals. Everbearing varieties: Divide a total rate of 30 l/ha into 6 applications of 5 l/ha. Do not apply successive applications at intervals of less than 10 to 14 days. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha.
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