MACRO-ELEMENTS
NITRATE - NO3
Nitrate is a source of nitrogen. It plays a key role in photosynthesis as it is a building block in plants for amino acids, enzymes and especially chlorophyll - the compound plants use to convert light into sugars from water and carbon dioxide. Without nitrogen plants wouldn’t be able to build proteins and would die, as they are structural units in the plant cell walls.
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AMMONIUM NITRATE - NH4
Ammonium nitrate is a source of nitrogen for the plant. It is metabolised in the roots, where it reacts with sugars. It is a building block in plants for amino acids, enzymes and especially chlorophyll, the compound plants use to convert light into sugars from water and CO2.
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PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE - P2O5
Phosphorus is an essential catalyst. It is especially useful at converting light into compounds the plant needs to grow. Aids in root development, plant stem strength and in the formation of rich fruit and flowers. It also provides the plant greater resistance to diseases. Phosphorus supports plants through their life cycle and speeds up the maturing time.
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POTASSIUM OXIDE - K2O
Potassium oxide stimulates the development of flowers and fruits. By helping to regulate water, nutrient and CO2 uptake from roots to shoots, it triggers activation of enzymes and the production of ATP. Plants fed with potassium are also more resistant to drought and temperature changes.
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CALCIUM OXIDE - CaO
Calcium is a secondary macro-nutrient that plays a big part in the structure of the plant, giving the cells more rigidity. A healthy cell wall means better nutrient uptake. It is also vital for healthy cell growth and division, without it the plant would be stunted. When using soil, it helps neutralising acids in soils, creating a good base for growing.
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CALCIUM CARBONATE - CaCO3
Calcium carbonate helps regulate the pH of the medium. It stimulates the development of micro-organisms and medium fertility.
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MAGNESIUM OXIDE - MgO
Magnesium is a secondary macro-nutrient fundamental for photosynthesis. The plant cannot take chlorophyll without magnesium. It also stabilizes the cell membranes and helps the metabolism. It aids nutrients and carbohydrates absorption.
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MAGNESIUM CARBONATE - MgCO3
Magnesium carbonate is essential for photosynthesis. It helps nutrient overall uptake, especially phosphorus and nitrogen. It aids activating enzymes and synthesizing sugars.
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KIESIRITE
Kieserite (otherwise known as magnesium sulphate NgSO4H2O) is an effective source of both magnesium and sulphur. It is a fast-acting fertiliser and is the premier choice for situations where magnesium is required urgently.
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CARBON DIOXIDE
Carbon dioxide is fundamental for photosynthesis. The plant uses the energy from the sunlight to synthesise sugar out of CO2. Sugar is food for the plant, meaning it makes the plant more productive, developing faster and stronger.
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MICROELEMENTS
COPPER - Cu
Copper is a fundamental micro-nutrient for plant growth in the right quantities. It is required in photosynthesis and is essential to help the plant breathe. It also assists in the metabolism of proteins.
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IRON - Fe
Iron is crucial for chlorophyll production, which provides oxygen. It helps the development and metabolism by carrying the elements and nutrients through the plant. It also protects the plant from metal deficiencies.
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MANGANESE - Mn
Manganese helps the photolysis of water molecules, providing energy for photosynthesis. It also catalyses lignin (organic polymer), which helps form key structural material on plant tissue. This improves plants stress tolerance to both heat, drought, prevents fungi and other diseases.
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SILICON DIOXIDE - SiO2
Silicon dioxide develops cell wall strength, increasing the plant tolerance to drought and temperature stress. It improves protection against pests and diseases and also aids in the uptake of water and nutrients. Silicon dioxide plays a major role for obtaining an overall better crop quality and bigger yield.
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BORON - B
Boron is a critical micro-nutrient for plant growth. It aids the plant development and helps strengthen the cell walls. It helps regulate and optimise the sugar transportation through the plant, accelerating healthy growth and fuller fruits.
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MOLYBDENUM - Mo
Molybdenum is an essential enzymatic component. It helps assimilate nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as synthesize amino acids. It helps the plant uptake nutrients, making it fundamental for growth and development.
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SULPHUR - S
Sulphur is considered the 4th most essential mineral after NPK. Sulphur in plants helps form important enzymes and assists in the formation of plant proteins. It is needed in very low amounts, but deficiencies can cause serious plant health problems and loss of vitality.
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ZINC - Zn
Zinc is a crucial micro-nutrient for synthesizing certain proteins. It triggers the enzymes responsible for chlorophyll and carbohydrate formation. It helps convert starches to sugars, making the plant more resilient to cold temperatures. Zinc also stimulates the production of auxins, aiding stem elongation.
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS & DERIVATIVES
AMINO-ACIDS
Amino Acids are the building blocks to proteins in the plant. It aids in the development as the plant quickly transports amino acids to the areas of growth. It improves overall crop quality and maximise yields.
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SEAWEED
Seaweed is a broad-spectrum fertilizer that is rich in beneficial trace minerals and hormones that stimulate plant growth. Seaweed is high in carbohydrates which are essential building blocks in growing plants, and low in cellulose so it breaks down readily.
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SALICYLIC ACID
Salicylic acid helps plant growth and development. It aids the photosynthetic process. It plays an important role in the plant natural defences against bacteria, making it more resistant to diseases.
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HUMIC ACID
Humic acid is a group of molecules that help the plant receive water and nutrients. Increases root mass aiding water and nutrient uptake. Humic acid also stimulates vegetative growth, and it has been shown to enhance photosynthesis and chlorophyll content.
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CITRIC ACID
Citric acid enhances growth and aids in photosynthesis. The plant transforms it into phosphates, which serve as energy for the cells. It is often used as a buffering agent or acidity regulator, resisting changes in pH in liquid solutions. Used in plant nutrients as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value.
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CARBONIC ACID
Often used as a buffering agent or acidity regulator, resisting changes in pH in liquid solutions. Used in plant nutrients as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value.
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ALLICIN
Allicin is the garlic plant’s defence mechanism against attack by pests. The plant produces allicin through an enzymatic reaction where it produces an enzyme called alliinase, which then converts alliin to allicin. When fed to a plant it has the same repelling effect, using nature against nature.
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MARITIME BIOPOLYMER CHITOSAN
Maritime biopolymer is a form of seaweed fertilizer which is high in all the key nutrients a plant needs, it helps to promote growth, and also helps to protect crops against low temperatures.
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BENEFICIAL BACTERIA & ENZYMES
BACILLUS SUBTILIS
Bacillus subtilis is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium. It helps colonize the roots and control pathogens. Plants can secrete up to 30% of their fixed carbon via root exudates, thereby feeding the bacteria, and in return the associated bacillus subtilis bacteria provide the plant with many growth-promoting traits.
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BETA GLUCANASE
Beta-glucanase, works to prevent soil problems such as fungus. It is also involved in flower formation, cell division and transporting materials through the plant.
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PECTYN LYASE
Pectin-lyase is an enzyme that degrades pectin (structural acid). It helps decompose the plant waste and balance the structure of the medium. It helps sustain a healthy root system.
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CELLULASE
Cellulase enzymes break down the cellulose of plant cells into basic sugars that can then be transformed back into fuel for the plant.
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LIGNOHUMATE
Lignohumate is a natural fertiliser. It acts as anti-stress for the plant and promotes growth. It increases the biological activity on the medium, preventing pathogens.
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VITAMINS
NIACIN - B3
Niacin is an essential vitamin in the metabolic process. It helps release the nutrients contained in the plant, enhancing growth, root development and resistance to diseases.
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RIBOFLAVIN - B2
Riboflavin acts as an antioxidant and as a catalyst for certain enzymes in the plant. It helps regulate drought tolerance and increases resistance to pathogens. It also helps with the regulate of iron uptake.
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