Magnesium deficiency made worse by

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

Magnesium is important for

  • Better crop establishment
  • Reduced plant losses over winter
  • Increases nutrient levels in the crop for better spring regrowth
  • Improved flowering
  • More even maturity
  • Boosts grain yield and oil content of seed