- Nitrogen deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves and stunted growth. To correct this deficiency, use a balanced fertilizer that contains nitrogen.
- Potassium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing and browning of the leaves, as well as weak stems and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains potassium.
- Iron deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves with green veins, as well as stunted growth. To correct this deficiency, use an iron supplement or add iron-rich compost to the soil.
- Magnesium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, particularly between the veins. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains magnesium or add Epsom salts to the soil.
- Phosphorus deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by purpling of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains phosphorus.
- Calcium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by distorted or twisted leaves, as well as poor root growth and fruit or flower development. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains calcium or add lime to the soil.
- Zinc deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small leaves. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains zinc or add zinc-rich compost to the soil.
- Manganese deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains manganese or add manganese-rich compost to the soil.
