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Cucumbers
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Nutritional deficiencies
Micro-nutrients are vital in the cultivation of cucumbers as they are very sensitive to low soil availability of microelements such as Iron, Boron or Manganese. Micronutrients influence fruit colour and other important quality factors of cucumber.
Cucumber plants have a high demand of Boron and there is a very narrow margin between deficiency and excess of this element. Boron is transported mainly in the xylem vessels and is therefore not transported from the old to the new leaves. A continuous uptake of boron is essential in order to make normal plant development possible. Fruit growth can be severely affected by boron deficiency, leading to fruit necrosis and deformation.
Iron deficiency is most likely to occur in alkaline or limy soils and may be induced by an excess of lime, deficient drainage or a high concentration of metal ions in the soil or nutritive solution. High Mn concentrations may induce iron deficiency. Iron deficiency symptoms show as interveinal chlorosis in the youngest leaves.
Manganese deficiency provoques a pale green or yellow colouring between the nerves of the leaves which remain green. Similar to Iron the lack of Manganese is most probable in alkaline or limy soils whereas it is easily available in acid soils.
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Main solutions and special recommendations for cucumber nutrition offered by Tradecorp: |
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Efficient rooting solution and stimulating for root growth. Ruter AA guarantees the development of the plants during the first phases of cultivation thanks to its content of macro-nutrients, essential micro-nutrients and physiologically active L-α-amino acids with an anti-stress effect in adverse climatic situations.
General recommendation:
Fertirrigation and application to the soil: 6 – 10 l/ha per application. Several applications at transplanting, during the first phases of cultivation and during the cultivation cycle at critical moments should be done.
Field trial Ruter AA®: Greater yield for cucumbers - Private trial, Spain - |
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Humistar® - Humifirst®
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Humistar® - Humifirst® provides high quality humic acids that favor the rapid formation of the root system and optimum nutrition at the beginning of the crop. |
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Tradecorp® AZ
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The Tradecorp® AZ range provides essential micro-nutrients for the cultivation of cucumbers: Fe-EDTA, Mn-EDTA, Zn-EDTA, Cu-EDTA, B and Mo, in a soluble and easily absorbable form. For the prevention and correction of multiple deficiencies. |
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Trafos K®
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Highly concentrated phosphorous and potassium solution that guarantees the maximum quality of fruits |
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Ultraferro®
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Efficient and stable Iron EDDHA chelate for the prevention and correction of ferric chlorosis in all types of conditions, even in lime and alkaline soils. |
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 Warnings
The product information and general recommendations for use offered by TRADECORP in this web page are the result of rigorous studies and tests. However users should be aware that numerous factors beyond the control of TRADECORP may affect the use of its products, as can be the mixing with other agrochemicals, type of application, climate conditions and other factors. TRADECORP can not be held responsible for any damage that may be produced by the misuse of its products. TRADECORP recommends that before using any of its products the label should be read carefully. For more detailed information please consult TRADECORP’s authorized technicians for your area.
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