Sulphur deficiency-Pepper

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Nutrients

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
The youngest leaves on top show a uniform light green chlorosis, whereas the leaf veins remein dark green. Viewed from a distance, the leaves seem to be evenly chlorotic, but green veins can be seen by inspecting against the light.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaves show a yellowgreen interveinal chlorosis, starting from the leaf base and progressing over the leaf blade. Total plant height is stunted because internodes are shorter than normal.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency (right)

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaves show a yellowgreen interveinal chlorosis, starting from the leaf base and progressing over the leaf blade. Total plant height is severely stunted because internodes are shorter than normal.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency (left)

Pepper - Chlorosis

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency

Sulphur deficiency made worse by

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

Sulphur is important for

Green foliage and healthy growth
Adequate yields

Yara recommended fertilizers for Sulphur

YaraTera KRISTA MgS

Pepper (field grown): For fertigation, use 12-14kg in 200L stock solution, Ec = 1.0 (transplanting phase), 1.5 (generative phase), 1.6-2.2 (mature phase, depending on local conditions)

YaraTera KRISTA SOP

Pepper (field grown): For fertigation, use 1-2kg in 200L stock solution, Ec = 1.0 (transplanting phase), 1.5 (generative phase), 1.6-2.2 (mature phase, depending on local conditions)