Copper deficiency on orange made worse by
- Organic soils
- Chalky soils
- Sandy soils
- Reclaimed heathland
- High nitrogen applications
Copper is important for
- Young trees come into production more rapidly
- Vegetative growth is more even
- Large foliage area (leaf number) maintained
- Fruit mature better (flavour and juice levels enhanced)
- Premature fruit drop prevented
- Fruit skin-quality is much improved