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Carrots - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Light green discoloration of the complete foliage, being first visible on older leaves.
Plant growth is stunted.
Causes
Nitrogen deficiency
Nitrogen deficiency vs. healthy plant made worse by
- Low or high pH soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching
- ) Low organic matter
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
- Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
- Fast growing crops
Nitrogen is important for
- Component of enzymes, vitamins, chlorophyll and other cell constituents
- Essential for crop growth, development and high yields
- Necessary for carotene synthesis and therefore also for root colour
Yara recommended fertilisers for Nitrogen deficiency
YaraLiva TROPICOTE
Carrots: 330 kg/ha prior to or immediately post-drilling
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Carrot: 2.5 to 5 kg/ha. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals as necessary. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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