Nitrogen deficiency vs. optimum-Pepper

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Nutrients

Pepper - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Pepper - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Severe nitrogen deficiency

Pepper - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Growth is seriously affected. An early symptom is yellowing and premature death of lower foliage. Leaves are small and turn a pale yellow-green color throughout.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (left)

Nitrogen deficiency vs. optimum made worse by

Low or high pH soils
Sandy or light soils (leaching
) Low organic matter
Drought conditions
High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
Fast growing crops

Nitrogen is important for

Promotes root and shoot development
Strong growth, fruit set, fruit size and quality