Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum
Zn Zinc

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Severe nitrogen deficiency

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Pepper - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (left)

Nitrogen deficiency made worse by

  • Low or high pH soils
  • Sandy or light soils (leaching
  • ) Low organic matter
  • Drought conditions
  • High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
  • Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
  • Fast growing crops

Nitrogen is important for

  • Promotes root and shoot development
  • Strong growth, fruit set, fruit size and quality