mineral for healthy growth

• Nitrates

  • contain nitrogen - making amino acids and protein
  • needed for cell growth
  • not enough = stunned and older leaves turn yellow
• phosphates

  • contain phosphorus for making DNA and cell membranes
  • needed for respiration and growth
  • not enough = poor root growth and older leaves are purple
• potassium

  • help enzymes needed for photosynthesis and respiration
  • not enough = poor flower and fruit growth = discoloured leaves
• Magnesium

  • needed for making chlorophyll - photosynthesis
  • not enough = yellow leaves