Nitrogen deficiency-Potatoes

Symptome
Plants (right) are stunted and leaves show a uniform chlorotic pale green / yellow colouration

Gründe
Nitrogen deficiency Sulphur deficiency, root parasites (eg PCN), deep drilling of tubers, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.

Symptome
Leaves (right) are stunted and leaves show a uniform chlorotic pale green/yellow colouration

Gründe
Nitrogen deficiency Sulphur deficiency, root parasites (eg PCN), deep drilling of tubers, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.

Symptome
Plants on the left side show uniform pale green leaves and stunted growth. Older leaves usually affected first and these then turn yellow and shed early.

Gründe
Nitrogen deficiency. Sulphur deficiency, root parasites (eg PCN), deep drilling of tubers, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms. Often seen as patches due to poor fertiliser application or soil type