Adequate plant nutrition is not only an important factor in the development of crops. Thanks to timely fertilizing, it is possible to collect high yields of high-quality fruits. It is calcium that is important for the full development of plants. It should be taken into account that for each plant species a certain dosage and type of mineral fertilizer are selected.
The role of calcium in plant life
There are substances for which the need for plants increases at a certain stage of the growing season.Calcium enters plant crops 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:
- transportation of carbohydrates;
- strengthens cell walls, their fixation to each other;
- promotes the full formation of the root system;
- increases plant resistance to certain diseases;
- promotes the ripening of high-quality crops.
You also need to take into account the effect of calcium on soil fertility. The mineral substance promotes the formation of humus, reduces the acidity of the soil, increases water and air permeability, and promotes the decomposition of organic matter in the soil.
Lack of the mineral negatively affects the development of plant crops: the development of the root system slows down (the roots become covered with mucus and rot), plant cells are deformed, the development of green mass is inhibited (leaves grow small and irregularly shaped), flower stalks die, stems grow weak and unstable, fruits are damaged by necrosis .
How to make up for the deficiency?
The mineral requirements of different plant crops are not the same. Green species require more minerals than non-chlorophyll flowering species. Low absorption is typical for cereals. Succulents, cruciferous and nightshade plants, legumes, and perennial herbs are characterized by significant consumption.
Some of the substance from the soil (especially sandy and sandy loam) is simply washed away with 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.
What fertilizers contain calcium?
Manufacturers offer a wide range of mineral fertilizers containing calcium.
Popular means:
- “AgroBoron Ca” (20% mineral) is a liquid mixture of calcium and boron, which helps increase the mobility of the mineral element in plant tissues. Used to improve the structure of fruits, prevents stem necrosis and root rot of sugar beets;
- “Fitofert Energy Calcifol 25” (25%) – water-soluble powder is used for foliar feeding. The product promotes the formation of a firmer fruit structure;
- "Basfoliar Sa Flo" (35%) - used as foliar feeding. 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 product, you need to take into account the recommendations of the manufacturers, since some products are intended for treating specific plant crops (“Zdraven Turbo for lawns”, “Zdraven Turbo for conifers”, “Zdraven Turbo for cacti”).
Which drug is better to choose?
Popular calcium-containing products that are used in agriculture and in summer cottages include calcium nitrate.The advantage of the product is that it contains water-soluble calcium and a certain amount of nitrate nitrogen. The granular mixture helps to quickly provide plant crops with minerals, thereby strengthening cell structures, helping to compact the structure of fruits, increasing their shelf life.
Calcium deficiency leads to crop losses. The problem can only be combated by using appropriate plant fertilizers. It is recommended to use the drugs during the season.
