MACRO-ELEMENTS
NITRATE - NO3
Nitrate is a source of nitrogen. It plays a key role in photosynthesis as it is a building block in plants for amino acids, enzymes and especially chlorophyll - the compound plants use to convert light into sugars from water and carbon dioxide. Without nitrogen plants wouldn’t be able to build proteins and would die, as they are structural units in the plant cell walls.
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AMMONIUM NITRATE - NH4
Ammonium nitrate is a source of nitrogen for the plant. It is metabolised in the roots, where it reacts with sugars. It is a building block in plants for amino acids, enzymes and especially chlorophyll, the compound plants use to convert light into sugars from water and CO2.
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PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE - P2O5
Phosphorus is an essential catalyst. It is especially useful at converting light into compounds the plant needs to grow. Aids in root development, plant stem strength and in the formation of rich fruit and flowers. It also provides the plant greater resistance to diseases. Phosphorus supports plants through their life cycle and speeds up the maturing time.
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POTASSIUM OXIDE - K2O
Potassium oxide stimulates the development of flowers and fruits. By helping to regulate water, nutrient and CO2 uptake from roots to shoots, it triggers activation of enzymes and the production of ATP. Plants fed with potassium are also more resistant to drought and temperature changes.
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CALCIUM OXIDE - CaO
Calcium is a secondary macro-nutrient that plays a big part in the structure of the plant, giving the cells more rigidity. A healthy cell wall means better nutrient uptake. It is also vital for healthy cell growth and division, without it the plant would be stunted. When using soil, it helps neutralising acids in soils, creating a good base for growing.
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MAGNESIUM OXIDE - MgO
Magnesium is a secondary macro-nutrient fundamental for photosynthesis. The plant cannot take chlorophyll without magnesium. It also stabilizes the cell membranes and helps the metabolism. It aids nutrients and carbohydrates absorption.
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MICROELEMENTS
MANGANESE - Mn
Manganese helps the photolysis of water molecules, providing energy for photosynthesis. It also catalyses lignin (organic polymer), which helps form key structural material on plant tissue. This improves plants stress tolerance to both heat, drought, prevents fungi and other diseases.
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SILICON DIOXIDE - SiO2
Silicon dioxide develops cell wall strength, increasing the plant tolerance to drought and temperature stress. It improves protection against pests and diseases and also aids in the uptake of water and nutrients. Silicon dioxide plays a major role for obtaining an overall better crop quality and bigger yield.
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SULPHUR - S
Sulphur is considered the 4th most essential mineral after NPK. Sulphur in plants helps form important enzymes and assists in the formation of plant proteins. It is needed in very low amounts, but deficiencies can cause serious plant health problems and loss of vitality.
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ZINC - Zn
Zinc is a crucial micro-nutrient for synthesizing certain proteins. It triggers the enzymes responsible for chlorophyll and carbohydrate formation. It helps convert starches to sugars, making the plant more resilient to cold temperatures. Zinc also stimulates the production of auxins, aiding stem elongation.
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS & DERIVATIVES
CITRIC ACID
Citric acid enhances growth and aids in photosynthesis. The plant transforms it into phosphates, which serve as energy for the cells. It is often used as a buffering agent or acidity regulator, resisting changes in pH in liquid solutions. Used in plant nutrients as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value.
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ALLICIN
Allicin is the garlic plant’s defence mechanism against attack by pests. The plant produces allicin through an enzymatic reaction where it produces an enzyme called alliinase, which then converts alliin to allicin. When fed to a plant it has the same repelling effect, using nature against nature.
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BENEFICIAL BACTERIA & ENZYMES
BACILLUS SUBTILIS
Bacillus subtilis is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium. It helps colonize the roots and control pathogens. Plants can secrete up to 30% of their fixed carbon via root exudates, thereby feeding the bacteria, and in return the associated bacillus subtilis bacteria provide the plant with many growth-promoting traits.
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