Calcium deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching)
- Acid peat soils
- Soils rich in sodium
- Soils rich in aluminium
- Drought conditions
- Fruit high in nitrogen or potassium
- Large fruit
Calcium is important for
- Structure, stability and permeability of cell membranes
- Regulation of enzyme systems
- Alongside potassium responsible for regulation of stomata
- Gives plants more resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
Yara recommended fertilizers for Calcium
YaraLiva™ NITRABOR™
Carrot: Apply 80 grams per square meter 1 month after thinning.
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Carrot: Apply 200 kg/ha when roots begin to expand
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