Pineapple

How much boron is enough?

• Pineapple removes significant amounts of boron from the soil each year. Boron has a synergistic relationship with Ca, S, Zn, and K
• Calcareous and alkaline soil can hinder the amount of boron available to the plant

Timing your boron application

• Boron can be applied using foliar or soil applications. Ground applications of boron are recommended at 2kg B/ha every three years, with applications not to exceed 4kg B/ha.
• Combining 0.25% Solubor^® with solutions of ethephon can help mitigate loss of sugar production from forced flowering.

Your boron fertilizer options

• Granubor^® is an ideal material for dry blends applied to the soil
• Fertibor^® works best in fertilizer suspensions for all soil broadcast applications
• Solubor allows you the best flexibility for applying boron. It can be dissolved alone in water or in liquid fertilizers, and/or along with pesticides. It can be applied to the soil or directly onto the crop.

Sources

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3. Ramos, MJM. "Deficiencies of macronutrients and boron in ‘Imperial’ pineapple: mineral composition." Rev Bras Frutic, Jaboticabal-SP. Mar 2011;33(1);261-271.
4. Hernandez-Medina, E. "Effects of the calcium-boron relationship on growth and production of the pineapple plant." J Agri U of PR. Oct 1958;42(4).