Pear

{Pyrus communis}

Boron Deficiency in Pears

When pear trees are boron deficient, the fruit becomes misshapen with cork developing under the large depressions. The upper leaves are small and cupped. The small branches die back as the boron deficiency becomes more severe.

Soil Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Granubor Fertibor
LBS/ACRE 6.25 - 12.5 6.25 - 12.5
KG/HA 7.0 - 14.0 7.0 - 14.0

Foliar Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Solubor
LBS/ACRE 2.5
KG/HA 2.8
Value in Use
Product
Acreage
Current Yield (Per Acre)
Lbs
Expected Sale Price

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