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GARLIC
Leaf Analysis Guide for Diagnosing Crop Nutrient Status

  Nutrient Level
Sampling time and nutrient Deficient Intermediate Sufficient
Early season
(pre-bulbing)
     
Total N, % 4 4-5 5
PO4-P, ppm 2000 2000-3000 3000
Soluble K, % 3 3-4 4
Midseason
(bulbing)
     
Total N, % 3 3-4 4
PO4-P, ppm 2000 2000-3000 3000
Soluble K, % 2 2-3 3
Late season
(post-bulbing)
     
Total N, % 2 2-3 3
PO4-P, ppm 2000 2000-3000 3000
Soluble K, % 1 1-2 2

Plant Part to sample is the newest fully elongated leaf blade.