Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum
Zn Zinc

Cabbage - Growth retardation

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic). The symptoms start from the older leaves and after a while the whole plant becomes chlorotic, some leaf parts may have a reddish or orange flush. The shape of the leaves remains normal. Growth is strongly restricted, crop development is delayed and older leaves may decay. With severe N deficiency, no head is formed.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage (right)

Cabbage - Chlorosis

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic), some leaf parts may show a reddish or orange flush. The symptoms start on the older leaves and after a while spread over the whole plant. Desiccated, necrotic areas may occur additionally on the leaf blades. The shape of the leaves remains normal, whereas their size is reduced.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage

Cabbage - Growth retardation

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic). The symptoms start from the older leaves and after a while the whole plant becomes chlorotic, some leaf parts may have a reddish or orange flush. The shape of the leaves remains normal. Growth is strongly restricted, crop development is delayed and older leaves may decay. With severe N deficiency, no head is formed.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage

Cabbage - Growth retardation

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic). The symptoms start from the older leaves and after a while the whole plant becomes chlorotic, some leaf parts may have a reddish or orange flush. The shape of the leaves remains normal. Growth is strongly restricted, crop development is delayed and older leaves may decay. With severe N deficiency, no head is formed.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage (right)

Cabbage - Chlorosis

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes uniformly yellowish-green (chlorotic), some leaf parts may show a reddish or orange flush. The symptoms start on the older leaves and after a while spread over the whole plant. The shape of the leaves remains normal, whereas their size is reduced.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage

Cabbage - Chlorosis

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes uniformly yellowish-green (chlorotic), some leaf parts may show a reddish or orange flush. The symptoms start on the older leaves and after a while spread over the whole plant. The shape of the leaves remains normal, whereas their size is reduced.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage

Cabbage - Growth retardation

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic). The symptoms start from the older leaves and after a while the whole plant becomes chlorotic, some leaf parts may have a reddish or orange flush. The shape of the leaves remains normal. Growth is strongly restricted, crop development is delayed and older leaves may decay. With severe N deficiency, no head is formed.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage (right)

Cabbage - Growth retardation

Symptoms
With nitrogen deficiency the foliage becomes yellowish-green (chlorotic). The symptoms start from the older leaves and after a while the whole plant becomes chlorotic, some leaf parts may have a reddish or orange flush. The shape of the leaves remains normal. Growth is strongly restricted, crop development is delayed and older leaves may decay. With severe N deficiency, no head is formed.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency on cabbage (right)

Nitrogen deficiency vs. healthy plant made worse by

  • Low or high pH soils
  • Sandy or light soils (leaching
  • ) Low organic matter
  • Drought conditions
  • High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
  • Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
  • Fast growing crops

Nitrogen is important for

  • High and early yields, good leaf size and market quality

Yara recommended fertilizers for Nitrogen

YaraVita CROPLIFT

YaraVita CROPLIFT

Cabbage: 5 kg/ha at the 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat as necessary at 7 to 10 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.

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YaraVita SAFE-N 300

YaraVita SAFE-N 300

Cabbage: 10 to 15 l/ha. Apply 10 to 14 days after thinning or transplanting. Repeat at early head formation and at 10 to 14 intervals if necessary. Water rate: 100 to 200 l/ha.

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YaraMila COMPLEX

YaraMila COMPLEX

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Other recommended products

YaraBela CAN-27
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YaraVita BRASSITREL PRO
Cabbage: 3 to 4 l/ha as early in the growing season as possible, provided there is adequate leaf cover to intercept the spray (e.g. 4 to 6 leaf stage). Repeat as necessary at 10 to 14 day intervals up to one month before harvest. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
YaraVita THIOTRAC 300
Cabbage: 5 to 10 l/ha at the 4 to 6 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency, repeat applications at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 30 to 200 l/ha.
YaraLiva NITRABOR
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