Cucumber

Boron deficiency in cucumbers

When cucumber plants have boron deficiency, the internodes are short and the young leaves are crinkled and deformed. Yellow streaks on the rind become corky, seriously affecting the value of the crop.

Typical recommended ranges for boron boradcast soil application for cucumber is 0-0.5 lb of B/acre. Normal plant analysis levels for the best quality and marketability have leaf boron levels in the 30-60 ppm range.*

*Always consult local crop advisors to check the proper dose rates. Rates of boron fertilization should be based on yield goals along with soil tests and/or plant tissue analyses.