Why Are My Plants Turning Yellow?

WHY ARE MY PLANIS TURNING YELLOW? There are many reasons why plants' leaves turn yellow. Below are some of the most common reasons and ways that you can help. PEST PROBLEM THE SIGNS Insects living on & eating leaves HOW TO FIX Spray plant with neem oil or an insect killing soap. OVERWATERING THE SIGNS Leaves look yellow and wilted HOW TO ΓIX Poor soil drainage could result in your plant's roots drowning. Add sand to soil or replant to a raised bed. LACK OF SUNLIGHT THE SIGNS Leaves look faded and droopy HOW TO ΓIX The leaves aren't getting enough sun. Reposition your plant's location. DEHYDRATION THE SIGNS Leaves look dry and feel crunchy to touch HOW TO ΓIX Plants should get at least 1" of water each week. Water your plants regularly. NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES Plants require 13 essential mineral nutrients they absorb through the soil. Here are six nutrient deficiencies that cause leaves to turn yellow and how to correct them. POTASSIUM DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Edges & tips of leaves become yellow HOW TO FIX Bury citrus rinds in soil at base of plant. Add compost rich in fruit or veggie waste. NITROGEN DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Tips & center vein in leaves become yellow HOW TO FIX Add organic compost like manure or coffee grounds to the soil. CALCIUM DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Leaves become misshapen HOW TO FIX Determine if your soil is acidic or alkaline. For alkaline soil use gypsum & for acidic soil use lime. ZINC DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Leaves show signs of light discoloration between large veins HOW TO FIX Spray with kelp extract. IRON DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Leaves become yellow & have small, green veins HOW TO FIX Determine the pH level of your soil & lower the pH to under 7. Then reduce the amount of phosphorus in the soil. MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY THE SIGNS Leaves show signs of white stripes along veins HOW TO FIX Add organic compost rich in magnesium, or add Epsom salts or lime to the soil. SAFER BRAND IS HERE TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR PLANTS GREEN AND GROWING STRONG! Safer BRA ND