Fertilizer for flowering vs. for growth
If you truly believe in the greater potential of your plants, take a look at this article and provide the plant with a really balanced amount of basic nutrients. In the vegetative phase, the plant will create its full potential and in the flowering phase, proper nutrition will be reflected in the resulting amount of fruits.
One way to properly ensure an even nutrient content is to purchase an electronic EC meter and maintain the specified electrical conductivity solution values. An EC meter is not only needed for hydroponic cultivation, as many people incorrectly assume. Measuring the EC level is necessary for soil substrate cultivation and will guarantee you truly balanced nutrient values.
NPK Fertilizers are the Foundation
- Nitrogen (N)
is probably the most needed plant nutrition, known primarily for its ability to form chlorophyll in plant tissue. Nitrogen is most absorbed by the plant in its vegetative phase. Chlorophyll is a substance in plants responsible for the proper photosynthesis process, and the plant is largely composed of this element.
Nitrogen is particularly needed in the plant when forming new shoots, flowers, and leaves. The air we breathe also contains up to 78% nitrogen, but atmospheric nitrogen is not available to plants in any case.
Nitrogen must be absorbed by the plant through its roots. A nitrogen chemical compound can also be found in nature, has an organic basis, and can be found in compost manure, blood meal, rapeseed, fish meal, etc.
Keep in mind that many organic fertilizers allow slow nitrogen release and help stabilize long-term absorption of this chemical substance and maintain the correct structure of organic matter in the soil.
- Nitrogen deficiency (image) is identified primarily by yellowing of older leaves and a noticeable slowdown or complete stop of growth. Leaves may slightly droop. Excess nitrogen in the medium is accompanied by extremely rapid growth, causing the plant to have long and thin shoots with dark green leaves.