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Iron Deficiency: signs and treatment in Jamaica
Common in high pH (alkaline) soils. Plants cannot absorb iron properly. PlantArmor's crop guides list iron deficiency as a common problem on pineapple.
Signs to look for
- Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) on the NEWEST leaves
- Veins remain distinctly green while the rest is yellow
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise iron deficiency?
Common in high pH (alkaline) soils. Plants cannot absorb iron properly. The signs to look for: Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) on the NEWEST leaves. Veins remain distinctly green while the rest is yellow.
What should I do about iron deficiency?
Apply Iron Chelate (EDDHA) as a foliar spray or soil drench. Lower soil pH using elemental sulfur. 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 iron deficiency in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list iron deficiency as a common problem on pineapple.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it 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.