Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc

Broccoli - Deformation

Symptoms
Chlorosis starts in young leaves and proceeds to the older leaves with ongoing deficiency. First leaves show chlorosis in the intercostal fields, later on they are uniformly light green or yellow. Stems, petioles and leaves often turn purple. The leaves are stiff and curl inwards.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency on leaves of young plants Sulphur deficiency is similar in appearance to nitrogen deficiency, however it begins in younger leaves because sulphur is not as mobile as nitrogen within the plant.

Broccoli - Deformation

Symptoms
Chlorosis starts in young leaves and proceeds to the older leaves with ongoing deficiency. First leaves show chlorosis in the intercostal fields, later on they are uniformly light green or yellow. Frequently, brassica crops develop longer leaf stems and narrow spoon-like malformed leaves.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency on young plants Sulphur is required in relatively high quantities in brassicas for good growth and crop quality. Its uptake can be restricted with increasing N supply. Sulphur deficiency might be confused with nitrogen deficiency, however it begins in younger leaves. Interveinal chloroses caused by Magnesium deficiency look similar, too.

Broccoli - Deformation

Symptoms
Chlorosis starts in young leaves and proceeds to the older leaves with ongoing deficiency. First leaves show chlorosis in the intercostal fields, later on they are uniformly light green or yellow. Frequently, brassica crops develop longer leaf stems and narrow spoon-like malformed leaves.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency Sulphur is required in relatively high quantities in brassicas for good growth and crop quality. Its uptake can be restricted with increasing N supply. Sulphur deficiency might be confused with nitrogen deficiency, however it begins in younger leaves. Interveinal chloroses caused by Magnesium deficiency look similar, too.

Broccoli - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Chlorosis starts in young leaves and proceeds to the older leaves with ongoing deficiency. First leaves show chlorosis in the intercostal fields, later on they are uniformly light green or yellow. Frequently, brassica crops develop longer leaf stems and narrow spoon-like malformed leaves.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency on young plants Sulphur is required in relatively high quantities in brassicas for good growth and crop quality. Its uptake can be restricted with increasing N supply. Sulphur deficiency might be confused with nitrogen deficiency, however it begins in younger leaves. Interveinal chloroses caused by Magnesium deficiency look similar, too.

Broccoli - Size reduced

Symptoms
Chlorosis starts in young leaves and proceeds to the older leaves with ongoing deficiency. First leaves show chlorosis in the intercostal fields, later on they are uniformly light green or yellow. Frequently, brassica crops develop longer leaf stems and narrow spoon-like malformed leaves. Growth is severely stunted.

Reasons
Sulphur deficiency Sulphur is required in relatively high quantities in brassicas for good growth and crop quality. Its uptake can be restricted with increasing N supply. Sulphur deficiency might be confused with nitrogen deficiency, however it begins in younger leaves. Interveinal chloroses caused by Magnesium deficiency look similar, too.

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

  • Requirement of steady supply in relatively high quantities
  • Important for head development and stress tolerance
  • Major role in crop quality
  • Better inner quality determinants and improved storage quality