Nutrients

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

Carrots - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green discoloration of the complete foliage, being first visible on older leaves. Plant growth is stunted.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Carrots - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green discoloration of the complete foliage, being first visible on older leaves. Plant growth is stunted.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Carrots - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green discoloration of the complete foliage, being first visible on older leaves. Plant growth is stunted.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Carrots - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Root growth of nitrogen deficient plants is stunted.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Single leaflets on older leaves show a bleached, whitish discoloration on their tips.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Carrots - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Root growth of nitrogen deficient plants is severely stunted.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (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

  • Component of enzymes, vitamins, chlorophyll and other cell constituents
  • Essential for crop growth, development and high yields
  • Necessary for carotene synthesis and therefore also for root colour

Yara recommended fertilizers for Nitrogen

YaraBela CAN-27

YaraBela CAN-27

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YaraVita CROPLIFT

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.

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YaraMila COMPLEX

YaraMila COMPLEX

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Read more about YaraMila COMPLEX

YaraLiva NITRABOR

YaraLiva NITRABOR

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Read more about YaraLiva NITRABOR

Other recommended products

YaraVita SAFE-N 300
Carrot: 5 to 10 l/ha when the crop is 15 cm tall. Repeat 10 to 14 days later if necessary. Water rate: 200 to 500 l/ha. Low volume water rate (where appropriate): 20 to 50 l/ha.
YaraMila 8-11-20
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YaraTera CALCINIT
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YaraTera KRISTA K PLUS
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YaraTera KRISTA MAG
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