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By Larry Newman
L ately, we have experienced hot, be adjusted by fertilization. Calcium and

magnesium levels are typically adjusted
humid, and dry days with an
occasional evening thunderstorm,
or as some call it, the dog days of by adding lime to the soil. As you can
see, adequate nutrients are absolutely
summer. Consistent moisture is critical required for plant development and plant
for ornamental and edible plants as they health, i.e., the plant’s diet.
bloom and produce the attractive flower
or fruit desired. Besides water, the plants' Follow me on twitter@vngardener
nutritional needs are also critical at bloom
time. Because most of us do not have six
inches of organic, rich topsoil, we have to
supplement the soil through fertilization
to meet the plants' nutrient needs. This ALSO ON THE MENU - KING’S KORNER FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN
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me think….do most gardeners understand
their plants' diet? oysters, spiced shrimp, fried shrimp and baked and fried fish.
Healthy and productive plants need
17 nutrients. Three of these nutrients, King’s Korner
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, are
supplied through air and water. The
remaining nutrients are delivered to the
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are known as macronutrients and
micronutrients. Macronutrients include:
nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur,
calcium, and magnesium. Micronutrients
include: boron, chlorine, cobalt, copper, Alzheimer’s
iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc.
If you are thinking this sounds familiar,
look at the back of your multi-vitamin Specialty Center
bottle and you will see many of these.
All nutrients are important, and each
has its purpose, with some being needed
more than others. I will focus on the
macronutrients.
Nitrogen is the one nutrient
that is critical in most of the plants'
biological processes. Too much and
the plant has plenty of green vine or
leaves at the expense of the fruit. Too
little and the plant will be stunted and
fruit development will be delayed.
Phosphorus is essential for both ends of
the plant, as root and seed development
need the nutrient. Potassium is necessary
for development of stem strength and Demential Connection - Preparing the Family
critical for the plant’s drought tolerance
and winter hardiness. Calcium is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association
required for root and leaf development
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Magnesium is a primary component
of chlorophyll (green color in leaves)
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nutrients, whether macro or micro, can
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