Nutrients

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

Carrots - Chlorosis

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

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 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. 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

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

Carrots: 4 to 8 l/ha when there is sufficient leaf area to intercept spray, and if necessary, at 7 to 10 day intervals after this. Water rate: 50-200 l/ha.

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YaraVita MAGPHOS K

YaraVita MAGPHOS K

Carrot: 3 to 5 l/ha when crop is 15 cm tall. Repeat if necessary at 7 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.

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Other recommended products

YaraVita CROPLIFT
Carrot: 5 kg/ha when there is sufficient foliage to intercept the spray and at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
YaraTera KRISTA MAG
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YaraTera KRISTA MgS
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