Almond Nutrition- Micronutrients, Biostimulants, and Foliar Nutrient Sprays

The video discusses the importance of managing zinc and boron deficiencies in almond nutrition, especially during critical growth stages, and highlights the role of bio stimulants in mitigating plant stress and enhancing nutrient uptake. Additionally, panelists explore evolving nutrient management practices during challenging times, focusing on increased irrigation frequency, targeted nutrient applications, and the utilization of new technologies for efficiency, all while considering economic costs.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the key nutrients for almond growth: nitrogen, potassium, zinc, and boron, and understand why nutrient deficiencies occur and how to prevent them.
• Recognize the impact of soil pH and organic matter on nutrient availability, and identify symptoms of zinc and boron deficiencies in almond trees.
• Apply effective soil and foliar treatments for zinc and boron, and understand the potential benefits and limitations of using biostimulants in almond orchards.
• Learn how almond growers are adapting nutrient management during tough economic times, including techniques to increase nutrient use efficiency, such as frequent low-dose fertigation and continuous irrigation.
• Understand the role of precise measurement and data-driven decisions in optimizing fertilizer use and cutting costs, and explore the importance of irrigation uniformity for better nutrient efficiency and crop yield.
• Evaluate different fertilizer technologies and products, including stabilizers and low-rate formulations, and recognize the need for site-specific nutrient management based on soil and tissue analysis.
• Analyze the economic benefits of continuous fertigation strategies.