New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science abstracts

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Short communication
Effect of N-P-K fertiliser on the growth of Limonium perigrinum `Ballerina Rose'

D. LEWIS
M. PRASAD*
N. BORST
M. SPIERS

New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food
Research Limited
Levin Research Centre
Private Bag 4005
Levin, New Zealand

*Present address: Bord na Mona Peat Research, Newbridge, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

Abstract  The growth response of L. perigrinum to nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertiliser was examined. The most growth was achieved when the potting mix contained 750 mg/litre N, 60 mg/litre P, and 150 mg/litre K. The greatest response was to N; P and K appear to be less important. The leaf nutrient concentrations associated with the most growth were 2-3% N, 0.2-0.3% P, and 0.5-1.5% K.

Keywords  Limonium perigrinum; nitrogen; phosphorus; potassium; leaf nutrient levels; stem length; shoot dry weight

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