Potassium Deficiency in Okra

Symptoms

Leaf tip and margin scorch on older leaves. Poor fruit quality.

Cause

Sandy soils, low CEC, high-yield crops without K replacement.

Correction Products

Product	Method	Rate
SOP 00:00:50	Soil + Drip	10–15 kg/acre soil
NPK 13:00:45	Drip	4–6 kg/acre/week

Treatment Steps

1. Confirm with soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH.
2. Apply SOP 00:00:50 at 10–15 kg as emergency foliar spray. Repeat after 7–10 days.
3. Apply drip or soil for lasting correction.
4. Include in regular nutrition program to prevent recurrence.

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