Almond

{Prunus amygdalus}

Boron Deficiency in Almonds

When almond trees are deficient in boron, the young branches die back from the tip, and the development of shoots from near the base of the branch gives a “witch’s broom” effect. Other symptoms include:

  • Poor nut development
  • Premature fall
  • Nuts turning yellowish and may later blacken
  • Brown gummy areas in the nuts extruded on the surface

Soil Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Granubor Fertibor
LBS/ACRE 17.5-35 17.5-35
KG/HA 19.69 - 39.38 19.69 - 39.38

Foliar Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Solubor
LBS/ACRE 0.5-1
KG/HA 0.5625 - 1.125
Value in Use
Product
Acreage
Current Yield (Per Acre)
Lbs
Expected Sale Price

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