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Boron Deficiency: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A micronutrient deficiency that severely affects fruit shape, especially in Papaya. PlantArmor's crop guides list boron deficiency as a common problem on papaya.
Signs to look for
- Fruit is bumpy, lumpy, and deformed
- Latex oozes from the fruit surface
- New leaves are deformed and brittle
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise boron deficiency?
A micronutrient deficiency that severely affects fruit shape, especially in Papaya. The signs to look for: Fruit is bumpy, lumpy, and deformed. Latex oozes from the fruit surface. New leaves are deformed and brittle.
What should I do about boron deficiency?
Apply Solubor (Borax) as a foliar spray or soil drench. Do not over-apply, as boron toxicity occurs easily. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by boron deficiency in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list boron deficiency as a common problem on papaya.
Check it in the field
The PlantArmor app works with no signal, so you can compare what you are seeing against its reference library standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.