Other Plant Nutrients

When it comes to fertilizers, much attention is paid to nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but there are other key nutrients needed for overall plant health as well, though in smaller quantities.

calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H)

Calcium (Ca), which improves general plant vigor and promotes the growth of young roots and shoots.

Magnesium (Mg), which regulates the uptake of nutrients, aids seed formation, and contributes to the dark green color of leaves, which is important for effective photosynthesis.

Sulfur (S), which maintains that dark green color, encouraging vigorous plant growth.

Carbon (C), forms the backbone of most plant biomolecules, including proteins, starches and cellulose. Carbon is fixed through photosynthesis.

Oxygen (O), is a component of many organic and inorganic molecules within the plant, and is acquired in many forms.

Hydrogen (H) also is necessary for building sugars and building the plant. It is obtained almost entirely from water.

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