Symptoms
The pale green/yellow leaves (left) are reduced in size and growth may be stunted. Often seen on younger leaves first.
Reasons
Severe Sulfur deficiency.
Nitrogen deficiency, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.
May occur in patches due to soil type.
Potatoes - Growth retardation
Symptoms
The pale green leaves (left) are reduced in size and growth is stunted. Symptoms often seen on younger leaves first.
Reasons
Sulfur deficiency.
Nitrogen deficiency, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.
Potatoes - Chlorosis
Symptoms
The entire foliage - beginning at the younger leaves - turns pale green. Additionally, a purple tint may occur on stems, leaf stalks and leaf edges. The veins are often lighter than blade.
Reasons
Sulfur deficiency.
Nitrogen deficiency, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.
Potatoes - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Symptoms start on young leaves. They are pale yellow and smaller than normal. The youngest leaves are bright yellow.
Reasons
Sulfur deficiency on leaves.
Nitrogen deficiency produces similar symptoms but starts on older leaves.
Potatoes - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale, dulll yellowgreen leaf color. Often seen on younger leaves first.
Reasons
Severe sulfur deficiency (right).
Nitrogen deficiency, nightfrosts, water shortage or heavy metal toxicity can cause similar symptoms.
May occur in patches due to soil type.
