Learn how to look at fruit tree leaves and identify common nutrient deficiencies (ie a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or boron) with Eric Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Michigan State University.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.
This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast.
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- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:45) - Identifying Nutritional Deficiencies in Trees
- (01:21) - Guest Introduction: Eric Hansen
- (02:20) - Soil Testing and Its Limitations
- (06:31) - Tissue Testing for Nutrient Deficiencies
- (09:09) - Visual Diagnosis of Nutrient Deficiencies
- (10:55) - Nitrogen Deficiency in Fruit Trees
- (17:05) - Potassium Deficiency Symptoms
- (20:37) - Magnesium Deficiency in Orchards
- (23:59) - Understanding Manganese Deficiency
- (29:16) - Commercial Break and Sponsor Messages
- (32:58) - Introduction and Contact Information
- (33:31) - Interview with Eric Hansen: Nutritional Deficiencies in Fruit Trees
- (33:56) - Boron Deficiency in Fruit Trees
- (44:05) - Zinc Deficiency in Fruit Trees
- (50:35) - Iron Deficiency in Fruit Trees
- (56:26) - Holistic Approaches to Tree Nutrition
- (01:00:05) - Conclusion and Additional Resources
