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
YaraVita® BORTRAC™
Potatoes: One to two applications of 1-2 pints/acre applied from 7 to 14 days after 100 percent emergence to 20 days after tuber initiation and, following petiole analysis, during tuber bulking. Water rate: 5 to 40 gallons per acre. For aerial application 1-2 pints/acre applied at the timings described above. Water rate: 2 to 5 gallons per acre.
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potatoes: 1.5 qts/acre applied one week after 100 % emergence with a second application 10 to 14 days later. Water rate: 20 gallons/acre.
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