See example below. Irrigation following application will enhance movement of fertilizer into the root zone. Micronutrients Micronutrients seldom need to be applied to home vegetable gardens. Micronutrients are contained in native soil minerals and are generally available in sufficient amounts in New Jersey soils that have been limed to pH 6.0-6.5. Application of compost, manures, or other organic amendments adds small quantities of micronutrients and the added organic matter further enhances nutrient availability.
Chlorine is contained in appreciable amounts in most fertilizer mixtures.
When the soil pH is too high, iron or manganese deficiencies are likely to occur. Deficiencies of copper, molybdenum, and zinc are rare in New Jersey. Boron deficiency is occasionally observed in cole crops. Typical deficiency symptoms for some essential nutrients are described in Table 3. Visual Symptoms for Some Essential Plant Nutrients.