Nutrients

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

Maize - Deformation

Symptoms
Symptoms start on younger leaves. Leaf tips show light green or whitish spots or streaky lesions and are often hooked back.

Reasons
Calcium deficiency Calcium deficiency is rarely seen in corn.

Maize - Deformation

Symptoms
Symptoms start on younger leaves. Leaf tips show light green or whitish spots or streaky lesions and are often hooked back.

Reasons
Calcium deficiency Calcium deficiency is rarely seen in corn.

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

  • Healthy foliage
  • Normal appearance
  • Increased yield and improved quality