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Boron shortage in oil palm: signs and what to do
What it looks like
Young leaves short, crinkled or hooked at the tip, 'fish-bone' leaves with leaflets missing, small new fronds.
What to do
- Apply borax, 50 g per palm, in the palm basin.
- Don't give more than recommended: too much boron harms the palm.
Questions
How do I recognise boron shortage in oil palm?
Young leaves short, crinkled or hooked at the tip, 'fish-bone' leaves with leaflets missing, small new fronds.
What should I do about boron shortage?
Apply borax, 50 g per palm, in the palm basin. Don't give more than recommended: too much boron harms the palm.
Sources: ICAR-IIOPR Crop Calendar 2026, TNAU Agritech Portal: oil palm nutrients
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