Of the seventeen essential elements recognized for optimal plant growth and yield, six macronutrients are fed to crops in relatively large amounts, while eight micronutrients are required in smaller amounts. Whether macro or micro level crops, these elements must be present in the soil for plant use at several different levels of availability, to meet the immediate and long term needs of your growing operations.
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supplied from soil and fertilizer sources
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Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
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| Carbon (C)
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Nitrogen (N)
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Zinc (Z)
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| Hydrogen (H)
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Phosphorous (P)
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Copper (Cu)
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| Oxygen (O)
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Potassium (K)
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Iron (Fe)
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Sulphur (S)
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Manganese (Mn)
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Calcium (Ca)
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Boron (B)
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Magnesium (Mg)
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Chlorine (Cl)
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Molybdenum (Mo)
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Cobalt (Co)
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