Wolf Trax Micronutrients

These are just a few of the target crops for Boron. If you don't see the crop you're looking for on the list, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653.

Boron on Alfalfa

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Top leaves turn yellow or white
Plants become stunted and have a rosetted appearance

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes intensity of flowering
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants' growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex713?opendocument
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC3814.html

For This Crop See Also:
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Apple

Factors Affecting Availability:
High pH
High levels of nitrogen
Trees are moisture stressed

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Misshapen fruit (splitting and corking)
Retards general tree growth and may cause pimpling of the bark

Roles & Benefits:
Important for flowering and fruit set, both this season and next year’s buds
Required for calcium uptake, and plays a similar role to calcium making it key for quality factors such as skin strength, fruit firmness and storage life

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Beware of Boron toxicity, since it is readily taken up by both the fruit and trees
Best to apply boron only if soil analysis indicates a deficiency

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Copper
Iron
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Beans (Vegetable Crop)

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Reduced flowers, cracked stems, uneven maturity
The youngest leaves may be misshapen, thick, brittle and small

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity, flower set and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Beans are very sensitive to boron toxicity so it is best to apply boron only if soil analysis indicates a deficiency

For This Crop See Also:
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Brassicas (Vegetable Crop)

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
The youngest leaves may be misshapen, thick, brittle and small

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Canola

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron
High yielding canola varieties demand a broader spectrum of nutrients to maximize production

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Reduced flowers and pod set, cracked stems, uneven maturity
The youngest leaves may be misshapen, thick, brittle and small

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity, flower set and yield
Longer, more intense flowering increases pod set
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Boron will often be the limiting nutrient when nitrogen, phosphate, potassium and sulfur are available in sufficient amounts

For This Crop See Also:
n/a

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Carrots

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Growth of young leaves restricted giving a rosette effect
Older leaves have orange tints
Growing point may die

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Cereals

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Symptoms first appear at the growing point
Brittle, discolored leaves
Plants may appear stunted
May exhibit sterility without any other symptoms

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Important in cell wall formation
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the
plants' growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Boron will often be the limiting nutrient when nitrogen, phosphate, potassium and
sulfur are available in sufficient amounts

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Corn

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Barren stalks
Small, twisted ears

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the
plants' growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Cotton

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Dark bands on the peioles
Flowers may also be distorted in shape

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes photosynthesis
Required for normal flower development
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants' growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Iron
Manganese

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Cucumbers (Gherkin)

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Abnormal shoots
Apical growing points are stunted and eventually die
Cracks may appear in the stem and the fruit is often deformed

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Field Bean

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Poor fertilization and seed set

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes intensity of flowering and influences pod set
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Iron
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Field Pea

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Poor fertilization and seed set

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes intensity of flowering and influences pod set
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Iron
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Fruit Trees

Factors Affecting Availability:
High pH
High levels of nitrogen
Trees are moisture stressed

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Misshapen fruit
Retards general tree growth and may cause pimpling of the bark

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Beware of Boron toxicity, since it is readily taken up by both the fruit and trees
Best to apply boron only if soil analysis indicates a deficiency

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Onions

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Dying growing tips
Stunted growth

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity and yield
Increases skin quality and storagability
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Peppers

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Reduced flowers, cracked stems, uneven maturity
Can cause blossom-end rot

Roles & Benefits:
Boron promotes crop maturity, flower set and yield
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Potatoes

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Growing buds die
Leaves thicken and roll upward
Leaf tissue darkens and collapses
Plants appear bushy having shorter internodes

Roles & Benefits:
Regulates transports of sugars through membranes
Important role in cell division, cell development and auxin metabolism

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:

For This Crop See Also:
Boron
Calcium
Copper
Iron

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Strawberries

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Affects the youngest leaves, causing cracking and ‘tip-burn’
Badly formed fruit (small, mishapen)
Reduction in secondary root growth

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes intensity of flowering and pollen production
Required for calcium uptake, and plays a similar role to calcium making it key for quality factors such as fruit firmness and storage life
Important role in the movement of water and plant nutrients from the root to the plants’ growing portion

Rate & Timing Information:
Fertilizer Coating Rate (oz/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ac)
Fertilizer Coating Rate (kg/ha)
Foliar Rate (oz/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ac)
Foliar Rate (kg/ha)

Notes & Links:
Beware of Boron toxicity
Best to apply boron only if soil analysis indicates a deficiency

For This Crop See Also:
Calcium
Manganese
Zinc

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653

Boron on Sugar Beets

Factors Affecting Availability:
Leaching
Sandy soils, soils low in organic matter and high pH soils tend to be low in boron

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Death of growing points
Poor fertilization and root yield

Roles & Benefits:
Promotes intensity of flowering
Reduces heart rot

For This Crop See Also:
Manganese

For more information on using Wolf Trax products on this or any other crop, feel free to contact Wolf Trax at infomaster@wolftrax.org or phone 204-237-9653