Micronutrients Peanut Notes No. 151 2023

(Updated: July 21, 2023, 3:16 p.m.)

Many farmers are applying boron and manganese along with fungicides or herbicides. In Tables 3-12 and 3-13 (2023 Peanut Information), we list the amount of liquid formulation needed to equal dry formulations of boric acid or Solubor (boron) and Techmangum (manganese). If you have a deficiency of these micronutrients, the rates (considering cost) may not pencil out compared to the older dry materials that deliver significant amounts of these nutrients. Of course, the older dry products are aggravating to mix, but they do deliver the elements at adequate levels.

A number of years ago we published findings related to the amount of element in the tissue and tank mixtures. The information can be found at the following links:

Influence of Application Variables on Efficacy of Manganese-Containing Fertilizers Applied to Peanut

Influence of Application Variables on Efficacy of Boron-Containing Fertilizers Applied to Peanut