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
- Improved crop development
- Improved tuber quality
- Reduced incidence of internal Rust Spot
- Reduced incidence of internal browning
Yara recommended fertilizers for Boron
YaraLiva NITRABOR
Potatoes: 300-400 kg/ha as top-dressing during tuber initiation. For more detailed advice on rates and timings, contact your local Yara Agronomist.
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Potatoes: Apply 2 kg/ha before planting (can be coated on pre-plant fertilizers) Apply a further 1 kg/ha at 3, 5, 7 weeks after planting. Can also be applied as a foliar application: Up to 150 g/100L water.
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Potatoes: Apply 2 kg/ha before planting (can be coated on pre-plant fertilizers) Apply a further 1 kg/ha at 3, 5, 7 weeks after planting. Can also be applied as a foliar application: Up to 150 g/100L water.
Read more about YaraTera CHELATE 1090YaraVita BORTRAC 150
Potatoes: Up to 1 l/ha 10-14 days after 100% emergence. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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Potatoes: Apply 2 kg/ha 1 week after 100% emergence. Apply a further 2 kg/ha at tuber initiation and a final 2 kg/ha at flowering. Water rate: 200 l/ha for tractor driven sprayer. 100,000 l/ha for application through irrigation system.
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