Potassium deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils (low pH)
- Sandy or light soils (leaching)
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching)
- or heavy irrigation
- Heavy clay (illite) soils
- Soils with low K reserves
- Magnesium rich soils
Potassium is important for
- Increased activation of enzymes and co-enzyme functions
- Improved protein synthesis
- Better stomatal function, turgor potential
Yara recommended fertilizers for Potassium
YaraVita® AGRIPOTASH™
Soybean: 3 l/ha when the crop is 10 to 15 cm tall. Water rate: 30 to 200 l/ha. Fève de soja : Application de 3 l/ha lorsque la culture mesure de 10 à 15 cm. Volume d'eau : 30 à 200 l/ha.
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