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
- Promotes root development and therefore Ca uptake
- Increased crop quality and yield
- Proper head formation
Yara recommended fertilizers for Boron
YaraVita® BORTRAC™
Lettuce (field grown): 1-2 pints/acre 10 to 14 days after transplanting or emergence. Water rate: 50 gallons/acre.
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Lettuce (field grown): 1-2 quarts/acre as early in the growing season as possible, provided there is adequate leaf cover to intercept the spray (e.g. 4 to 6 leaf stage). Repeat as necessary at 10 to 14 day intervals up to one month before harvest. Water rate: 20 gallons/acre.
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