Carrots - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Inadequate supply of boron causes reduction of germination and seedling growth.
Causes
Boron deficiency
Carrots - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Newly emerging leaves show a yellowgreen, chlorotic tint.
Causes
Boron deficiency
Boron deficiency made worse by
- Sandy soils
- Alkaline soils
- Soils low in organic matter
- High levels of nitrogen
- High levels of calcium
- Cold wet weather
- Periods of drought
Boron is important for
- Stabilization of plant tissues and improved plant and crop strength, working together with Ca
- Increased crop quality and yield, bright coloration
- Moderate requirement
