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
- Healthy green foliage
- Important for fruit size, development and yield
- Reduction of fungal diseases
- Improved sugar content of berries
- Improved maturation of berries
- Needed in great quantities
Yara recommended fertilizers for Potassium
YaraTera KRISTA K PLUS
Grapevines: Apply 150-360 kg/ha in multiple applications from growth stage; mid shoot growth to verasion. Refer to Yara crop program as a guide or contact your local Yara sales agronomist for advice.
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Apply 150-300 kg/ha in multiple applications at growth stage; bud burst and post harvest. Refer to Yara crop program as a guide or contact your local Yara sales agronomist for advice.
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