Calcium for plants: what fertilizers are contained and which is better to choose

Complete nutrition of plants is not only an important factor in the development of crops. Thanks to timely top dressing, it is possible to collect high yields of high-quality fruits. Calcium is essential for the proper development of plants. At the same time, it must be taken into account that a certain dosage and type of mineral fertilizer are selected for each plant species.

The role of calcium in plant life

There are substances, the need for which in plants increases at a certain stage of the growing season. Calcium enters plant cultures during periods of active growth, formation and ripening of fruits.

When and why is it needed?

The element is needed to build all parts of the plant, and in the early stages of the growing season, this need increases. Also, the mineral substance is involved in other life processes of green spaces:

• carbohydrate transport;
• strengthens cell walls, fixing them together;
• contributes to the full formation of the root system;
• increases plant resistance to certain diseases;
• promotes the maturation of a quality crop.

You also need to take into account the effect of calcium on soil fertility. The mineral substance contributes to the formation of humus, reduces the acidity of the earth, increases water and air permeability, and promotes the decomposition of organic matter in the soil.

The lack of a mineral negatively affects the development of plant crops: the development of the root system slows down (the roots become covered with mucus, rot), plant cells are deformed, the development of green mass is inhibited (leaves grow small, irregularly shaped), flower stalks die off, stems grow weak and unstable, the fruits are damaged by necrosis.

How to fill the gap?

The need of various plant crops for mineral matter is not the same. Green species need more of the mineral than chlorophyll-free flowering species. Low assimilation is typical for cereals. Succulents, cruciferous and nightshade, legumes, perennial herbs are distinguished by significant consumption.

Cabbage, clover, alfalfa consume a lot of minerals. On agricultural land, part of the substance is returned to the site through manure. When growing indoor potted plants, it can be replenished by renewing the soil.

Part of the substance from the soil (especially sandy and sandy) is simply washed out by water, so it is necessary to constantly replenish its reserves in the ground. The best way to restore the mineral balance of the soil is to apply special fertilizers.

Which fertilizers contain calcium?

Manufacturers offer a wide range of mineral fertilizers containing calcium.

Popular products:

• "AgroBor Sa" (20% mineral) - a liquid mixture of calcium and boron, which helps to increase the mobility of the mineral element in plant tissues. Used to improve fruit structure, prevent stem necrosis, sugar beet root rot;
• "Fitofert Energy Calcifol 25" (25%) - water-soluble powder is used for foliar application. The tool contributes to the formation of a firmer fruit structure;
• "Basfoliar Sa Flo" (35%) - used as a foliar top dressing. Advantages: efficiency due to increased concentration of substances, safety for green spaces, reduced application rate;
• concentrated calcium nitrate improves the quality of fruits, increases the resistance of plant crops to adverse weather conditions, and promotes the formation of strong cell walls and membranes.

When choosing a drug, you should take into account the recommendations of manufacturers, since some products are intended for the treatment of specific plant crops ("He althy Turbo for lawns", "He althy Turbo for conifers", "He althy Turbo for cacti").

Which drug is better to choose?

Calcium nitrate is a popular calcium-containing product used in agriculture and summer cottages. The advantage of the product is the content of water-soluble calcium and a certain amount of nitrate nitrogen. The granulated mixture helps to quickly provide plant cultures with a mineral, thereby strengthening cell structures, helps to compact the structure of fruits, increasing their keeping quality.

Calcium deficiency leads to crop losses. The only way to deal with the problem is to use appropriate plant nutrition. Preparations are recommended to be used during the season.

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