Incorrect soil pH
Abiotic Abiotic disorder
Data Maturity Baseline
This profile contains basic abiotic disorder data. Regional field notes and expert review are in progress.
Quick Reference
Category
Abiotic
Symptoms
Iron deficiency symptoms include stunted plant growth and interveinal chlorosis of leaves. (Leaves turn yellow or redden between the veins.) Plants exhibit general decline in growth with red or yellow to pale leaves, low vigor and low yield. Other nonspecific nutrient or disease problems may occur due to improper soil pH.
Regional Notes — Puget Sound
In western Washington (west of the Cascade Range), native soil pH is typically acidic, which is naturally favorable for blueberry production. High pH problems are more likely east of the Cascades where agricultural lime from previous crops may persist.