Sulphur deficiency-Apples

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Nutrients

Apples - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Leaf growth is reduced and leaves are pale green / yellow in colour. Chlorotic leaves eventually develop necrotic blotches near the margin. Symptoms start at younger leaves.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency Nitrogen deficiency can produce similar symptoms but starts at older leaves.

Sulphur deficiency made worse by

Acidic soils
Light, sandy soils (leaching)
Low organic matter
Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
) Areas with low industrial emissions

Sulfur is important for

New growth healthy and green
Fruit number and size increased
Overall yield is greater

Yara recommended fertilizers for Sulfur

YaraMila COMPLEX

Apple: For Best results, For tree age 8-15 years, First application at bud burst - pink bud stage : 1 kg/plant. Second Application at post-harvest stage : 500 g/plant. For tree age 16-25 years, First application at bud burst - pink bud stage : 1.25 kg/plant. Second Application at post-harvest stage : 500 g/plant.