Topic · 14 articles
Plant nutrition and fertilization systems: crop requirements for nutrients, organic and mineral fertilizers, timing and methods of application, phase-based feeding, signs of nutrient deficiency and excess, and dosage calculations for target yields.
17 min read For gardeners
The article reveals the key role of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the metabolism and development of vegetable crops. The material helps agronomists recognize signs of nutritional imbalance for effective adjustment of top dressing.
4 min read For gardeners
The article describes the main causes of phosphorus deficiency in soil and key visual signs of phosphorus starvation in various crop groups. You will learn how the lack of this element affects plant development and the quality of their harvest
4 min read For gardeners
Potassium influences plant resistance and harvest quality, so it is important to notice signs of its deficiency in time. The article describes methods of visual diagnostics for nutrient deficiency in key crops
3 min read For gardeners
A lack of magnesium and calcium seriously inhibits plant development and reduces yield. It is important for an agronomist to identify deficiency symptoms in a timely manner in order to adjust the fertilization system before critical loss of leaf mass occurs
7 min read For gardeners
Boron deficiency leads to the dieback of growth points, reduced yield, and fruit deformation. The article provides a detailed description of the symptoms of this micronutrient deficiency in various crops and the soil conditions that trigger this condition.
16 min read For gardeners
Fertilizer efficiency directly depends on the nutrient reserves and their form in the soil. The article covers the principles of plant nutrition, features of nitrogen metabolism, and methods for calculating top dressing rates based on agrochemical analysis
