Boron is an essential element for increasing yield and quality of small fruits. Where boron is lacking, nutritional disorders appear. Boron is the key element in nutritional balance affecting normal fruit formation. University data has related boron fertilization to yield and quality of small fruits. A balance of boron with the other elements is essential for high-yielding, top-quality fruit crops, especially during flowering and fruit formation. Making sure that the crop has adequate boron will: Increase flower retention, pollination and fruit set. Lower the number of malformed fruit and increase the amount of marketable fruit. Help movement of sugars and nutrients from the leaves to fruiting points. Ensure optimum fruit fill and reduce premature fruit drop. Grapes: Boron increases yields in vineyards through better fruit set - as exhibited through bigger and more homogenous bunches, no pips or missing grapes, and correct ripening. Boron also ensures a better quality harvest, by increasing the sugar content of grapes, and color intensity.

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