A pots experiment was executed aim to evaluate the influence of Co, Ni, Fe, Mo and B at different rates(0.0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 mg L^-1)with different application methods(foliar application and soil addition)on the performance of wheat plants grown on alluvial and sandy soils.Plant performance at periods of 30 and 60 days from sowing expressed in plant height, fresh and dry weights and N, P, K content in straw as well as the nutrient status of grains (N, P, K) and other characteristics at harvest stage i.e., spike length and weight and No. of tillers plant^-1 were evaluated. The superior beneficial element was Ni compared to other studied elements, while Mo came in the second-order followed by Co then Fe and lately B. All studied elements, except B, caused improve plant performance which was enhanced as the added rate of these elements increased (either with foliar or soil additions).Regarding plants received B either with foliar or soil additions, the values of all studied traits significantly increased with increasing B rate from 0.0 mg L^-1 to 2.5 and 5.0 mg L^-1 and then significantly decrease at 10.0 mg L^-1 due to appearing B toxicity. Foliar application method was most effective than soil addition method. Performance of plants grown on alluvial soil was better than that of plants grown on sandy soil. Generally, it can be concluded that Ni may have a vital role in N fixation more than other studied elements and this was reflected on wheat plant growth.