CultivAcing Knowledge:
Exploring the Fascinating World of Agriculture
Calcium & Phosphate: Soil Nutrients that Deliver the Perfect Balance
There are two soil nutrients that have the strongest influence on plant growth and reproduction. These two are calcium and phosphate.
Phosphate & Harvest Date
One function of phosphate in annual crops is to control the time from planting to harvest. If the plant does not have enough phosphate available, the time from planting to harvest will increase.
FREE pHOS 24 & pH
Why is FREE pHOS 24 spelled the way that it is? Because pH is very important when it comes to phosphate availability in the soil. First, we should define what pH is.
Nutrient Interaction
When we apply fertilizer for crop production, we should be focused on getting our soil in balance. The biggest problem that I see is that growers think that if there is a problem, they need to apply a large dose of a nutrient.
When Should Phosphate be Applied to a Crop?
When we think of applying phosphate, we always think of it as a nutrient that is used early in a growing plant. This is, as we all know, a nutrient that is essential for root growth.
Phosphate and Plant Maturity
One of the roles of phosphate in a plant is to hasten plant maturity. The less available phosphate to the plant, the longer it takes for the crop to become mature.