Kohlrabi (Spain)

Study details

• Research institution: Cifacita S.L.
• Date: 2005
• Location: Torre Pacheco, Murcia, Spain
• Soil: Clayey soil, pH = 8.5 and 1.61% of organic matter
• Irrigation water: pH (at 25°C) = 7.73
• Crop variety: Korist F₁ produced by Bejo Zaden
• Fertilizers: Seven (7) different products: Solubor^® DF, boric acid+surfactant, standard MEA liquid boron, Solubor Flow, Solubor Flow+UAN, Solubor DF+MgO, Solubor Flow+soribtol
• Trial design: Twenty (20) crop limes transplanted into test plot separated by 1m, resulting in plantation density of 4 plants/m²

Results

• Against six other foliar formulations, Solubor Flow and Solubor DF show a better performance in kohlrabi.
• Seven days after the boron treatment, boron content increased from 4-10 times against non-treated plants.
• There was a better performance of sodium borates vs non-sodium borates

Resources

• Crop guide: Kohlrabi
• Regional solutions: Europe