Nutrients

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

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves. With ongoing deficiency, the interveinal areas become whitish, like bleached. The main veins still remain green.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves. With ongoing deficiency, the interveinal areas become whitish, like bleached. The tips of the leaflets sometimes show a violet tint, while the main veins still remain green.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with green veining on older leaves. With ongoing deficiency, the interveinal areas become whitish, like bleached. The tips of the leaflets sometimes show a violet tint, while the main veins still remain green.

Reasons
Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency made worse by

  • Sandy soils
  • Acidic soils
  • Potassium rich soils
  • Soils receiving high potash applications
  • Cold wet periods

Magnesium is important for

  • Increases photosynthetic activity maintaining good growth for high yields
  • Relatively low uptake