Boron Deficiency in Europe

European growers face boron-depleted soils, especially given the demands of widespread crops such as rapeseed, sugar beet, sunflowers, wine grapes, olives, apples, and forestry. Specialized refined boron can help, and offers a variety of application methods to meet growers’ needs.

In this region, growers especially need a refined boron product that can deliver improved crop quality and yield. Climate, weather, and soil conditions vary widely across Europe, as do crops and specific crop needs, from oil seed rape in northern Europe to olive trees in the Mediterranean area. Sandy soils with acidic pH are extremely susceptible to be boron deficiency in Northern Europe. In the south, high calcareous soils also affect the availability of boron. Refined borates are also useful for improving frost-resistance of crops like oil seed rape.

Relative susceptibility of European crops

Certain crops are more susceptible to boron deficiency than others. To find out what boron deficiency may look like in your field, click a crop below.

U.S. Borax Products

20.8% Boron
Anhybor
Boron for fertilizer manufacturing

This refined U.S. Borax product is made from the dehydration and fusion of borax. Depending on the grade, Anhybor can be used to produce boron-enriched compound fertilizers or to coat different fertilizer products, such as NPK blends with the aid of a binder.

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15% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Fertibor
Optimum product for suspensions

A fine crystalline borate ideal for NPK compound fertilizers and suspensions. Manufactured as free-flowing granules, Fertibor is easily handled and offers superior flow and consistency.

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15% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Granubor
Made especially for bulk blenders

A pure, 100% water-soluble micronutrient that meets boron demand during the growing season. Made especially for bulk blenders, Granubor helps to ensure uniform distribution in nutritional blends and in the field.

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11% Boron (w/w)
Liquibor
Liquid boron from boric acid

The convenience of liquid boron fertilizer straight to your farm with no measuring or mixing required.

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20.5% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Solubor
Product of choice for foliar applications

A concentrated, highly soluble, and fast dissolving powder that is ideal for foliar and other sprays. With the highest concentration of boron in any approved product, Solubor is an economical choice for nutritional formulations.

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10% Boron
Solubor Flow
For fertigation or hydroponic growing

First and only aqueous suspension of sodium borate microcrystals.

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14.5% Boron | 29% Zinc
Zincubor
Perfect combination of zinc and boron

Because zinc and boron deficiency are widespread around the world, a product with both nutrients is a good fit in many regions. Zincubor brings these two important micronutrients together in one product.

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Improve soil conditions with boron supplementation

Our refinement process guarantees optimally sized, low-dust granules, perfect for mixing with other nutrients or fertilizers for optimal return on investment (ROI). Because our boron is mined as sodium borates rather than sodium calcium borates, it is naturally more water-soluble—and our refinement process improves solubility even farther. Our refined boron products are free from contaminants and are available for soil or foliar application as well as in a variety of fertilizer mixes.

U.S Borax products, whether purchased alone or as part of co-branded fertilizer mixes, deliver the most optimally available, completely water-soluble refined boron per metric ton, increasing ROI and providing peace of mind for growers and distributors who demand reliability and safety.

U.S. Borax Solubor® DF is tested for compatibility with many fungicides and fertilizers, so it can be mixed and used without problems.

Liquid formulations are particularly popular in these countries for foliar applications and can be used to coat finished solid fertilizers, to provided refined boron through irrigation or hydroponics, or the formulation of high-performance liquid fertilizers. U.S. Borax Solubor Flow and Liquibor® provide high-quality, refined boron Solubor Flow is produced without the use of organic solvents. These products maintain suspension well, separating only slightly upon resting—simply shake or stir to re-suspend. Crystals do not form through sedimentation.

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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