Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum

Cauliflower - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (Photo: Broccoli)

Cauliflower - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (Photo: Broccoli)

Cauliflower - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Yellowing of the older leaves. Red discoloration beginning at the margin of older leaves.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Nitrogen deficiency 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

  • High and early yields, good leaf size and market quality