A ONE-TWO PUNCH FOR PLANTS
Once absorbed by the root system,
calcium is then pulled through the plant
and deposited where needed as excess
water, which played a role in the transpiration process, escapes the plant
through tiny pores called stomata. As
the process depends on the flow of water
through the plant, any factor that affects
hydration levels, such as humidity and
temperature, can have a significant
impact on calcium levels, even if your
feed blend is properly mixed.
Calcium deficiencies also result in
stunted root growth. Many times, even if
the soil is rich in calcium, it may not be
in a form readily available for absorption by the plant. This is where supplementation comes in. By supplementing calcium in a form that is geared
toward maximum uptake, you increase
the amount of bio-available calcium
in the soil, which results in a muchneeded boost for your plants. A plant
with increased calcium levels will result
in a higher than usual pH in the soil.
However, finding a higher than usual pH
level is not necessarily an indicator of
well-balanced calcium levels.
Magnesium
Magnesium deficiencies are easily identified by a yellowing of the leaves with
distinct green veins. As magnesium can
float freely throughout the plant, the
veins remain green as newer leaves are
actively sucking up what magnesium is
available. This results primarily in deficiencies in older leaves.
Magnesium is the key element in chlorophyll, which gives plants their vibrant
green color. This secondary plant nutrient also plays numerous roles in the
photosynthesis process, including the
activation of enzymes and the creation
and transportation of sugars throughout
the plant. The most common cause of
magnesium deficiencies is simply a lack
of adequate application.
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Enter the One-Two Punch
Balancing your magnesium and other
secondary nutrients is vital since dispropo