Feed & EC
EC readings do not match
First compare the test methods, then compare the numbers. A supplier’s extraction result and drainage from a fertigated crop describe different samples.
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What should I check when leaf edges burn in a coir crop?
Leaf-edge damage has several possible causes. Establish the pattern and recent changes before deciding that the plant needs more or less fertiliser.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
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Why the root zone matters
Root-zone salts, moisture stress and environmental injury can produce overlapping symptoms in plants grown in coir.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Compare old and new leaves and note whether damage is symmetrical.
- Review recent feed, spray, heat and irrigation events.
- Check roots and consistent pH/EC records rather than one isolated reading.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
When did damage appear?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
After a spray application
Review the application record and seek crop-specific advice on possible injury.
Alongside a rising salt trend
Confirm the test method and calibration, then review the nutrient and water programme.
After a hot or dry event
Assess moisture distribution and exposure before changing the fertiliser recipe.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Photograph fresh damage and record its timing so a crop adviser can compare plausible causes.
Keep in mind
Do not diagnose a specific nutrient deficiency from brown margins alone.
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