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
- Improved yield and quality
- Increased tuber size
- Improved disease resistance
Yara recommended fertilizers for Potassium
YaraVita CROPLIFT-K
Potatoes: 5 kg/ha. Apply during bulking and repeat as necessary at 7 to 10 day intervals. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha.
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