Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
B Boron
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc

Olives - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Leaves show a marginal chlorosis, with the tissue surrounding the leaf veins remaining green. It usually appears in middle-aged leaves, nor too old nor too young. Symptons are very difficult to find out in the field.

Reasons
Manganese deficiency Manganese is less available to plants where soil is calcareous with high pH. Symptoms may be confused with those originated by Zn and Mg deficiencies.

Olives - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Leaves show a marginal chlorosis, with the tissue surrounding the leaf veins remaining green. It usually appears in middle-aged leaves, nor too old nor too young. Symptons are very difficult to find out in the field.

Reasons
Manganese deficiency Manganese is less available to plants where soil is calcareous with high pH. Symptoms may be confused with those originated by Zn and Mg deficiencies.

Olives - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Leaves show a marginal chlorosis, with the tissue surrounding the leaf veins remaining green. It usually appears in middle-aged leaves, nor too old nor too young. Symptons are very difficult to find out in the field.

Reasons
Manganese deficiency Manganese is less available to plants where soil is calcareous with high pH. Symptoms may be confused with those originated by Zn and Mg deficiencies.

Manganese deficiency made worse by

  • Organic soils
  • Sandy soils
  • High pH
  • Cold wet periods
  • Fluffy soils

Manganese is important for

  • Combats chlorosis
  • Prevents premature leaf fall
  • Gives healthier greener trees

Yara recommended fertilizers for Manganese

YaraVita MANTRAC PRO

YaraVita MANTRAC PRO

Olive: 1 l/ha. Apply at the start of the season. Repeat applications at 10 day intervals if necessary. Avoid flowering. Water rate: 1000 l/ha.

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