Nutrients

Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum

Brussel Sprouts - Deformation

Symptoms
Boron deficiency leads to scarred and corky spots on petioles and stems. Leaves are brittle and deformed. Petioles may show cracks. With severe deficiency shoot tips die off. Sprouts remain small and lightweight.

Reasons
Severe boron deficiency

Brussel Sprouts - Cracking

Symptoms
Boron deficiency leads to scarred and corky spots on petioles and stems. Leaves are brittle and deformed. Petioles may show cracks.

Reasons
Boron deficiency on leaves

Brussel Sprouts - Hollowness

Symptoms
Boron deficiency leads to scarred and corky spots on petioles and stems. Leaves are brittle and deformed. Petioles may show cracks or become hollow.

Reasons
Boron deficiency

Brussel Sprouts - Deformation

Symptoms
Boron deficiency leads to scarred and corky spots on petioles and stems. Leaves are brittle and deformed. Petioles may show cracks or become hollow. Affected leaves prematurely die off. With severe deficiency shoot tips die off. Sprouts remain small and lightweight.

Reasons
Severe boron deficiency

Boron deficiency made worse by

  • Sandy soils
  • Alkaline soils
  • Soils low in organic matter
  • High levels of nitrogen
  • High levels of calcium
  • Cold wet weather
  • Periods of drought

Boron is important for

  • Stabilization of plant tissues and improved plant and crop strength, working together with Ca
  • Reducing effects of nutritional disorders such as tip burn and hollow heart
  • Probably minimizing club root
  • Increased crop quality and yield