Macronutrients are elements which plants require in relatively large amounts. The following elements are categorized as macro nutrients; Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K).
Nitrogen (N) is a primary building block for plant protoplasm. It is needed for flower differentiation, speedy shoot growth, the health of flower buds and increases the quality of fruit set. It also acts as a catalyst for the other plant minerals.
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P is a key nutrient in any plant development. It plays various structural roles in plant from seedling stages all the way to maturity, It is well known for its role in forming ATP- energy unit used in photosynthesis. This makes Phosphorus vital in plant vigor.
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Potassium (K) is one of the key nutrients in plants mostly because its roles are wholly centred to functions with directly affect the quality of any produce, especially vegetables. It can be applied as a basal dressing where it is part of the normal NPK fertilizers as well as a foliar during flower and fruit set in various crops.
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