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
- Meristem growth
- Pollen germination
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Synthesis of nucleic acids
- Calcium transfer
- Enhanced sugar degree
- Higher sugar production
Yara recommended fertilizers for Boron
YaraVita® BORTRAC™
Tomatoes (field grown): 1-2 pints/acre when plants are at 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat if necessary at 10 days intervals. Water rate: 5 to 50 gallons/acre.
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Tomato (field grown):1-2 pints per acre at the 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals pre-flowering, if necessary. Water rate: 20 to 50 gallons per acre.
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Tomato (field grown): 1 to 2 quarts/acre when plants are at 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat if necessary at 10 days intervals. Water rate: 5 to 50 gallons/acre.
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