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OF THE EARTH : A Closer Look at Nutrient Salts
For plants to take up nutrients , the nutrient must be in the form of ionic salt . But organic and synthetic nutrients feed plants at a much different rate . Frank Rauscher guides us through the complex world of nutrient salts to get the most out of our crops .
Isn ’ t salt a bad thing for plants ? As gardeners and growers , we are keenly aware of the damage that can be caused by excessively salty soil or water . However , guess how long a plant could live without any salt . The answer is not very long . A plant can only absorb a nutrient when that nutrient is in the form of an ionic salt . This is because a membrane potential ( positive versus negative ) needs to exist to provide the energy to move the nutrient into the cellular cytoplasm . So , properly administering nutrients is necessary for healthy plant growth . Knowing how these are balanced will go a long way in maintaining a healthy crop .
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