Liquid CAL-MAG
$24.99
Increase crop yields and plant health with iGroGreenz Liquid Cal-Mag. The iGroGreenz Liquid Cal-Mag is formulated for purity and performance, giving you a more concentrated and accurate product. All nutrients are available in 16oz bottles.
Calcium
Calcium serves many purposes within plants, most importantly aiding in the formation of cell walls. The calcium binds the walls together, creating more stability for the cell membrane.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a critical macronutrient for plant growth and health because it is a key element of the chlorophyll molecule, which is essential for photosynthesis. Magnesium activates plant enzymes needed for growth while contributing to protein synthesis and giving leaves their green color.
Description
Increase crop yields and plant health with iGroGreenz Liquid Cal-Mag. The iGroGreenz Liquid Cal-Mag is formulated for purity and performance, giving you a more concentrated and accurate product. All nutrients are available in 16oz bottles.
Calcium
Despite Calcium being considered a micro or secondary nutrient, some plants such as tomatoes, rely on Calcium for optimal growth. Calcium contributes to the proper formation of the plant’s root tips, shoot tips and young leaves.
The Formation of Cell Walls
Without enough Calcium, the cell walls will not be as stable and be more easily broken down. Calcium also acts as a buffer to help protect the root system from excessive amounts of other elements and helps activate enzymes that regulate the flow of water through the plant cells.
Once the Calcium is used to bind the cell walls the Calcium is not longer available to utilize for new growth. Therefore, it is important to provide enough Calcium to support both mature leaves and new growth on the plant.
Regulating Water Flow
Calcium plays a role in activating enzymes, regulating the flow of water movement in cells, and is essential for cell growth and division.
The xylem and phloem tissues function in a similar way as our veins and arteries, transporting minerals and sugars throughout the plant. The xylem vessels carry water and dissolved nutrients from the roots through the stems to the leaves and fruit, which then leads to the process of transpiration.
Calcium ions are mainly transported in the xylem, therefore; factors influencing either the xylem flow or xylem tissues themselves, Calcium nutrition within the plant will be severely affected.
Common Symptoms of Calcium deficiency include Tip Burn and Blossom End Rot (BER).
Tip Burn
Tip Burn is visible as soon as the inner, younger leaves begin to develop toward the center of the plant. The affected tissues begin to look like a water-soaked area, which will then brown and eventually darken as it rots away.
Blossom End Rot (BER)
BER results from environmental and internal plant conditions, and usually first appears as a water-soaked area around the blossom scar, which will slowly turn a dark brown and sink in as the affected tissues lose water. Each fruit can have multiple areas with infected tissue, which can trigger premature ripening in these areas.
Magnesium
Magnesium is considered a secondary nutrient for plants, meaning it is an essential element needed in moderate quantities. Without proper amounts of magnesium, plants can experience major symptoms. Magnesium also aids in the absorption and transportation of key nutrients, such as Phosphorous. This is necessary for phosphate metabolism and is also used to stabilize the cell membrane and metabolize carbohydrates. It is important to take note of the pH levels in correlation to Magnesium. If your pH level is too acidic, the Magnesium will not be as easily absorbed by the plant.
Common Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency include Interveinal Chlorosis and Leaf Necrosis.
Interveinal Chlorosis
Interveinal Chlorosis is the yellowing of the tissues between the veins of a leaf due to a lack of chlorophyll production and activity. The veins of the leaves will keep their green color, while the rest of the leaf yellows, hence the name “interveinal”.
Leaf Necrosis
Leaf Necrosis is not a disease itself, but a symptom of a disease or other distress the plant is experiencing. Necrosis means death of cells or tissues, and can appear from dark watery looking spots, or dry papery spots on the leaves, ranging in color from tan to a purple color.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 6 × 4 in |
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