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Nutrient and Fertilizer Interactions
Plant fertilization is a sophisticated science that requires understanding both plant needs and the interactions between nutrients and the fertilizer salts used to supply them. Certain nutrient combinations can interfere with uptake, while improper fertilizer combinations may lead to precipitation or other reactions that make nutrients unavailable for absorption.If you’re using pre-mixed fertilizers from a reputable brand, these incompatibilities aren’t a concern, as such products are formulated in a balanced way to ensure chemical compatibility. However, if you prefer to …
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Nutrients in Hydroponics
Plants require specific nutrients to survive and develop properly. These are called essential nutrients because (1) plants cannot complete their lifecycle without them; (2) they perform specific functions that no other nutrient can replace; and (3) they are directly involved in the plant’s metabolic or structural processes.[1]In addition to the three non-mineral essential nutrients—hydrogen, oxygen and carbon—plants require 14 essential mineral nutrients. These are categorized as primary macronutrients, secondary macronutrients or micronutrients, depending on the amount needed (e.g., micronutrients are …
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How Suboptimal Fertilization Affects Yield
Fertilizer is a crucial component of crop production, but simply adding fertilizer to the system is no guarantee a crop will get the nutrients it needs. Inadequate nutrient availability, nutrient incompatibility, and subpar nutrient formulations can result in under-fertilized plants, also known as suboptimal fertilization. Without the right nutrients in the right concentrations and ratios, plants cannot achieve optimal yields or maximize crop quality. For cannabis, suboptimal fertilization can also impact cannabinoid profiles and concentrations. Consequences of suboptimal fertilization In one study, researchers …
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