LITCHI

Calcium Deficiency in Litchi

Identify calcium deficiency in Litchi crops in Bihar, UP, West Bengal — symptoms, soil causes and correct treatment with product doses.

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🔍 Symptoms

Blossom end rot, tip burn, fruit cracking, poor cell wall. Young tissue affected first.

⚗️ Cause

Inconsistent irrigation, excess N+K, high humidity, root damage.

📍 Litchi Region

Bihar, UP, West Bengal
Deep loamy, pH 5.5–7

Correction Products & Doses

ProductMethodRateBest For
Calcium NitrateDrip2–3 kg/acre/weekPrimary N source for drip crops
Calcium EDTA chelatedFoliar2–3g/L weeklyFast correction, prevent BER
Calcium Chloride 77%Foliar3–5g/L post-harvestApple bitter pit, storage quality

Treatment Steps

  1. Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
  2. Immediate foliar spray — Apply Calcium Nitrate at 2–3 kg 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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Other Deficiencies in Litchi

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