Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Broad beans
Calcium: Growth deformation, together with the death of growing points and
young stems.
Magnesium: Yellowing of the leaves between the veins, but with green edges.
Dwarf French and French beans
Calcium: Thin, stunted growth where everything wilts, and premature leaf drop.
Yellow mottling on the older leaves but with greener veins.
Beetroot
Magnesium and/or iron: Strong yellowing of older leaves with red tinting.
Manganese: Severe yellow speckling and triangular leaf growth.
Cabbage
Calcium: Distortion and cupping of younger leaves with scorching of the edges.
Iron and/or manganese: Severe marbling on the older leaves.
Molybdenum: Cupped leaves and yellow mottling, especially near leaf edges,
and dead patches on growing tips and leaf margins.
Carrots
Calcium: Leaves wither and die early, and generally sparse growth.
Magnesium: Widespread yellowing of leaves.
Cauliflower
Calcium: Young leaves curl as they grow, and the plant generally collapses.
Magnesium: Yellow marbling followed by orange and red tints.
Manganese: Narrow leaf growth with curling and brown spots near the edges.
Molybdenum: Cupped leaves and yellow mottling, especially near leaf edges,
and dead patches on growing tips and leaf margins.
Celery
Calcium: Younger growing points die.
Magnesium: Strong yellow mottling of older leaves near edges.
Manganese: Dull green leaves with yellow edges.
