Brussel Sprouts - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Interveinal fields of medium leaves brighten whereas most veins remain green.
Necrotic spots arise near the margins and spread over the leaflets.
Leaves are smaller than normal.
Reasons
Manganese deficiency on leaves
Brussel Sprouts - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Interveinal fields of medium leaves brighten whereas most veins remain green.
Leaves are smaller than normal.
If deficiency goes on, necrotic spots may arise near the margins and spread over the leaflets.
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Reasons
Manganese deficiency
Manganese deficiency made worse by
- Organic soils
- Sandy soils
- High pH
- Cold wet periods
- Fluffy soils
Manganese is important for
- Boosts growth
- Ensures good crop quality with high sugar and vitamin C contents
