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Magnesium Deficiency in Lettuce

Identify magnesium deficiency in Lettuce crops in Punjab, HP, Maharashtra (polyhouse) — symptoms, soil causes and correct treatment with product doses.

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🔍 Symptoms

Interveinal chlorosis on OLDER leaves first, green veins with yellow/purple interveinal areas.

⚗️ Cause

Sandy soils, acidic soils, high potassium, heavy rainfall leaching.

📍 Lettuce Region

Punjab, HP, Maharashtra (polyhouse)
Sandy loam, pH 6–7

Correction Products & Doses

ProductMethodRateBest For
Magnesium Sulphate 9.9%Foliar + Drip + Soil5g/L foliar / 1kg/acre dripUniversal, fast correction
Magnesium EDTAFoliar + Drip3–5g/LQuick foliar absorption
Kieserite 16% MgSoil15–20 kg/acreSlow release

Treatment Steps

  1. Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
  2. Immediate foliar spray — Apply Magnesium Sulphate 9.9% at 5g for fast correction. Repeat after 7–10 days.
  3. Drip correction — Apply via fertigation for lasting effect.
  4. Prevent recurrence — Include in regular nutrition program. Test soil pH and adjust if needed.

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