Phosphorus deficiency made worse by
- Acidic or very alkaline (calcareaus) soils
- Low organic matter
- Cold or wet conditions
- Crops with a poorly developed root system
- Soils with low P reserves
- Soils with a high phosphate capacity
- Iron rich soils
Phosphorus is important for
- Essential for energy transfer within the plant, therefore direct effect on yield and quality
- Boosts yield and bulb size
- Helps ensuring top yields through use of high rates of N with little quality deterioration
Yara recommended fertilizers for Phosphorus
YaraMila COMPLEX
Onion: Apply YaraMila Complex @50Kg/acre (Soil Applied) ,basal stage Apply YaraMila Complex (Fertigation) @12.5kg/acre , 30-35 days after transplant stage @12.5kg/acre, 50-55 days after transplant stage
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