NUTRIENT SUFFICIENCY RANGES FOR CORN

(ear leaf sampled at initial silking)

Nutrient Element Unit Sufficient
Nitrogen (N) % 2.90-3.50
Phosphorus (P) % 0.30-0.50
Potassium (K) % 1.91-2.50
Calcium (Ca) % 0.21-1.00
Magnesium (Mg) % 0.16-0.60
Sulfur (S) % 0.16-0.50
Manganese (Mn) ppm 20-150
Iron (Fe) ppm 21-250
Boron (B) ppm 4-25
Copper (Cu) ppm 6-20
Zinc (Zn) ppm 20-70

See chart for plant part to sample.


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