Magnesium deficiency-Cauliflower

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Nutrients

Cauliflower - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency start on older leaves. Chlorosis between the veins progresses from the margins to the middle of the leaflets. The veins remain green and white respectively. Severe deficiency leads to necrotic spots between the veins. Old leaves are stiff and prematurely fall down.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency made worse by

Sandy soils
Acidic soils
Potassium rich soils
Soils receiving high potash applications
Cold wet periods

Magnesium is important for

Increases photosynthetic activity maintaining good growth for high yields
Improves storage quality

Yara recommended fertilizers for Magnesium

YaraMila COMPLEX

Cauliflower: Standard Programme: Apply 400-600 kg/ha at pre-planting/planting and 200-250 kg/ha at 6 weeks stage. Fertigation Programme: Apply 400-600 kg/ha at pre-planting/planting