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Gladiolus

{Gladiolus spp.}
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Boron deficiency in gladiolus

The symptoms of boron deficiency in gladioli include:

  • Cracked leaf margins (especially on the first leaves to emerge)
  • Translucent streaks between the veins
  • Hooked leaf tips
  • Failure of the lower petals to expand normally

In addition, the flower petals are mottled and the flower stems may be hollow, lacking a normal pith.

Soil Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Granubor Fertibor
LBS/ACRE 3-13 3-13
KG/HA 3.38 - 14.63 3.38 - 14.63

Foliar Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Solubor
LBS/ACRE 2
KG/HA 2.25 - 2.25
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