Magnesium deficiency
Leaf magnesium deficiency
Description
Pale yellow areas develop especially on foliage of fruit and vegetables. Tomatoes and rhododendrons are especially prone to show symptoms.
Symptoms
Pale yellow patches often tinged orange between leaf veins and around edges.
Treatment and control
General tips
Epsom salts dissolved in water and sprayed onto foliage and applied around roots will cure magnesium deficiency. In future, feed plants in spring with a balanced plant food that contains magnesium. For rhododendrons feed with Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron 'Plus' Plant Food. For roses feed with Rose & Shrub Plant Food or Rose & Shrub Continuous Release Plant Food. For tomatoes feed after the first truss has set with Tomorite Liquid Concentrate.
