Nutrients

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

Maize - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Slight manganese undersupply produces hardly any visible symptoms. Severely affected plants show pale foliage with flaccid growth form. The leaves become chlorotic with white interveinal streak leasions.

Causes
Mild manganese deficiency

Manganese deficiency made worse by

  • Organic soils
  • Sandy soils
  • High pH
  • Cold wet periods
  • Fluffy soils

Manganese is important for

  • Development of maximum green leaf area
  • Healthy growth of young plants

Yara recommended fertilisers for Manganese deficiency

YaraVita MANCOZIN

YaraVita MANCOZIN

Maize: 1 l/ha at 4-8 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency repeat applications at 10-14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.

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YaraVita MANTRAC PRO

YaraVita MANTRAC PRO

Maize: 1 l/ha from 4-6 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency, repeat applications at 10-14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha. Seed Dressing: 4 to 8 litres per tonne.

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Other recommended products

YaraVita MANCUFLO
YaraVita MANCUFLO
Maize: 0.5 to 1 l/ha at the 4 to 8 leaf stage. Repeat again 10 to 14 days later for severe deficiency. Water rate: 75 to 200 l/ha.
YaraVita MANTRAC DF
YaraVita MANTRAC DF
Maize: 3 kg/ha at the 4 to 8 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency repeat applications at 10 to14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.