Boron Deficiency in Kiwi India — Symptoms, Causes & Correction

Poor fruit set, flower drop, hollow stem, thick curled leaves, tip dieback.

Sandy soils, acidic soils, high calcium, dry weather. Boron has narrowest sufficiency range.

Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand
Sandy loam, pH 6–7

Correction Products & Doses

Product	Method	Rate	Best For
Boron 20% WSP	Foliar + Drip	1–1.5g/L foliar / 200g/acre drip	At flowering — critical timing
Calcium Boron Liquid	Foliar	2.5 mL/L at flowering	Grapes, tomato, capsicum
Borax 11%	Soil	1–2 kg/acre	Pre-planting

Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
Immediate foliar spray — Apply Boron 20% WSP at 1–1.5g for fast correction. Repeat after 7–10 days.
Drip correction — Apply via fertigation for lasting effect.
Prevent recurrence — Include in regular nutrition program. Test soil pH and adjust if needed.

Direct from CIB-registered manufacturer. Share your soil test and we recommend exact dose for your farm.