How to Apply Iron Chelate to the Soil

Iron chlorosis of photinia

Some plants need iron when growing in our desert soils while others do not. Plants that need iron applied to the soil or leaves will develop yellowing. This yellowing of the leaves will frequently, but not always, leave the veins of the leaves a green color. In extreme cases, the leaves turn all yellow and will begin to scorch at the tips and edges.

If your plants were this color last year they need iron applied to the soil in the month of February. The best iron product to apply to the soil and correct this problem in the coming months is the iron chelate called EDDHA.

Iron chlorosis of bottlebrush

It is very simple to apply this chelate and a small amount is needed per plant. Fill a 5 gallon bucket with two or 3 gallons of water and add about 2 ounces of EDDHA chelate and mix. The chelate is safe to handle but you should still wear gloves and keep it off of your clothes.

Apply this mixture directly to the soil or mulch at the base of the plant and lightly water the area with a hose to move the chelate into the soil closer to the roots. You are done!





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