ORGANIC PLANT NUTRIENTS.

ORGANIC PLANT NUTRIENTS 

Hello it's Munyendo Leonard here,over the years we have been farming,yes what do you think about Soil nutrients?

Today let me share something about nutrients required.

I start with 

NITROGEN

Most Required Element:  Essential for photosynthesis, cell growth, and reproduction.

Chlorophyll Production ; Vital for the green color of leaves and amino acid synthesis.

Growth Promotion : Encourages shoot and leaf growth.

Deficiency Signs: Causes yellowing in older maize leaves, pale green color, and spindly stalks in young plants.

Organic Farming Solutions: Use of legume seeds like lucerne, beans, peas, clover, vetch, etc., which fix nitrogen from the air.

Soil Health : Requires soft, aerated soil for microorganisms to fix nitrogen.

CALCIUM:

Cell Division and Growth : Necessary for overall plant health and growth.

Soil Balance : Affects soil pH and nutrient availability.

Deficiency Symptoms: Yellow or pale leaves, blossom-end rot in tomatoes and peppers, stunted beans with yellow leaves, brown-tipped cabbage leaves, forked beet roots, and small potatoes.

POTASSIUM

Large Uptake by Crops ; Essential in significant amounts for plant health.

Mobility ; Moves within the plant, deficiency appears in older leaves first.

Sources: Found in wood ashes, plant tissue, urine, and manure.

Soil Content :African soils often lack potassium due to leaching by rain.

PHOSPHOROUS

Cell Growth and Reproduction ; Crucial for flower and fruit development.

Deficiency Issues : Can lead to stunting and bitter crop flavors.

Soil Availability ; Found in soil particles, animal manure, and plant tissue; not easily water-soluble.

Organic Matter ;Rich organic soil helps fungi like mychorrhiza assist in phosphorous extraction, except for the cabbage family.

For organic farming, these nutrients can be managed through natural means such as crop rotation, interplanting with legumes, and maintaining healthy soil with adequate organic matter. Remember, the balance of these nutrients is crucial for the health and productivity of crops.

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