Nutrients

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

Carrots - Discolouration

Symptoms
Potassium deficiency causes reddish foliage discoloration, starting on older leaf margins.

Reasons
Potassium deficiency

Carrots - Discolouration

Symptoms
Potassium deficiency causes reddish foliage discoloration, starting on older leaf margins.

Reasons
Potassium deficiency

Carrots - Wilting

Symptoms
Older leaves show interveinal chlorosis an subsequent paling and wilting.

Reasons
Potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency made worse by

  • Acidic soils (low pH)
  • Sandy or light soils (leaching)
  • Drought conditions
  • High rainfall (leaching)
  • or heavy irrigation
  • Heavy clay (illite) soils
  • Soils with low K reserves
  • Magnesium rich soils

Potassium is important for

  • Essential for high yielding
  • High requirement

Yara recommended fertilizers for Potassium

YaraVita CROPLIFT-K

YaraVita CROPLIFT-K

Carrots: 5 kg/ha. When sufficient leaf area to intercept spray with 10 to 14 day intervals between applications. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha.

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YaraMila COMPLEX

YaraMila COMPLEX

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Read more about YaraMila COMPLEX

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.
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.
YaraMila 8-11-20
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YaraTera KRISTA K PLUS
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YaraTera KRISTA MKP
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