Potassium deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils (low pH)
- Sandy or light soils (leaching)
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching)
- or heavy irrigation
- Heavy clay (illite) soils
- Soils with low K reserves
- Magnesium rich soils
Potassium is important for
- Respiration, photosynthesis and water regulation
- Transport and accumulation of sugars in the plant
- High effect on yield and fruit quality
- Increase of crop height, girth, leaf growth and number of fruit per plant
- Improves pulp content and fruit size