Phosphorus deficiency made worse by
- Acidic or very alkaline (calcareaus) soils
- Low organic matter
- Cold or wet conditions
- Crops with a poorly developed root system
- Soils with low P reserves
- Soils with a high phosphate capacity
- Iron rich soils
Phosphorus is important for
- Energy transfer
- Nucleic acid formation
- Protein synthesis
- Cell membrane component
- Carbohydrate metabolism
Yara recommended fertilizers for Phosphorus
YaraVita MAGPHOS K
Tomato (Field Grown): 5 l/ha. Apply at the 4 to 6 leaf stage with repeat applications at 10 to 14 day intervals if necessary. Water rate: 30 to 500 l/ha
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Tomato (field grown): 2 to 4 applications of 5 l/ha commencing at flowering on second truss onwards. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha.
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