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Magnesium deficiency
Magnesium, a macronutrient found in all plants, is a necessary requirement for several vital plant functions. Thus, a lack of magnesium can pose a serious threat to plant life. In this article, you will learn how to identify a magnesium deficiency and how to remedy the problem.Why Magnesium is ImportantMagnesium…
If plants in your garden have exhibited one or more signs of nitrogen deficiency, don’t worry, there are several measures you can take to remedy the situation. Before you begin, however, it would be wise to conduct a quick soil test to determine if you indeed have a deficiency. Testing the…
Nitrogen deficiency in pumpkin, Univ. Kentucky, Dept. Plant Pathology
Nitrogen is one of three primary macronutrients plants need to survive. A lack of this vital nutrient can, among other things, disrupt the production of chlorophyll, cause defoliation, and ultimately lead to plant death. While it is helpful to know how to remedy this type of deficiency, it is also…
Nitrogen is one of the three primary macronutrients that are essential to plant life. More specifically, it is vital for the formation of chlorophyll, the compound needed for photosynthesis, the process whereby sunlight is converted into energy that plants can use. It is also a key element in the production…
Fertilizer is defined as any organic or chemical substance that, when applied to the soil or plant foliage, provides nutrients to enhance plant health and productivity. Both organic and chemical fertilizers provide NPK, i.e., nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, the three macronutrients all plants need. But there are differences between the…
If you have been gardening for any length of time, chances are you have heard of the term NPK. But what is NPK, and why is it vital to your garden’s success? This article will make everything you need to know about NPK easy to understand. Plants Need to Eat,…
Compost and fertilizer can play an important role in every garden, regardless of its size. But sometimes these garden-helpers are used interchangeably as if they are the same. Although there are similarities between the two, they have significant differences as well. In this post, we will discuss what they have…