How to Correct a Zinc Deficiency in Corn with Foliar Feeding

Maximizing corn yield hinges on precise nutrient management. Even subtle imbalances, like a zinc deficiency, can significantly reduce your harvest.

Zinc is vital for numerous plant processes, from enzyme activity to growth regulation. When deficient, corn exhibits stunted growth, interveinal chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins), and sometimes "white bud" in new growth. While soil-applied zinc is common, its availability can be limited by high soil pH, low organic matter, or cold, wet springs.

This is where foliar feeding zinc becomes an indispensable, rapid-response tool.

Why Is Foliar Zinc Effective?

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