Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Faint chlorosis on younger leaves.

Reasons
Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency made worse by

  • High pH
  • Water logged soils
  • Calcareous soils
  • High copper, manganese or zinc soils

Iron is important for

  • Essential for photosynthesis and plant metabolism
  • Thus important for early leaf development, strong growth and crop productivity