Nitrogen

• Light green, yellow leaves first evident in older leaves
• Stunted growth 
• Lower protein levels
• Delayed Maturity 
• Decreased resistance to disease and pests 
• Smaller Fruit 
• Lower Yields 
• Shorter shelf life in storage 

• An essential element in all living systems 
• Needed by all cells 
• Occurs in the living substance (protoplasm) of cells 
• A major component of chlorophyll 
• Affects both yields and quality 

Apply a good fertility program in the soil with enough Nitrogen to fulfill the targeted yield goals. Complement with a foliar program containing high percentage of Nitrogen especially when farming a light textured or sandy soil; dealing with compacted soil or a soil with low organic matter. Also, water logged conditions create high demand on Nitrogen.