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Parameters for Biological Function

Parameters for Biological Function. Potassium ( K ). Major Cation. BENEFITS Yield potential Stalk strength Lodging resistance Winter Hardiness Protein production Carbohydrate production Sugar translocation Enzymes Cell division. BEST SOURCES Potassium Sulfate (0-0-50-17S)

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Parameters for Biological Function

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  1. Parameters for Biological Function Potassium (K) Major Cation BENEFITS Yield potential Stalk strength Lodging resistance Winter Hardiness Protein production Carbohydrate production Sugar translocation Enzymes Cell division BEST SOURCES Potassium Sulfate (0-0-50-17S) K-Mag (0-0-22-22S-11Mg) COMMENTS Potassium ppm shouldn’t be below 100, regardless of CEC An excess can cause problems Beware of Potassium Chloride (0-0-60) due to excess chloride IDEAL BALANCE 3-5% Saturation (780 x C.E.C. x %saturation)/200 = ppm The PathtoHigh Brix

  2. Parameters for Biological Function Calcium (Ca) Major Cation BENEFITS Improve soil structure Stimulate soil microbes Stimulate earthworms Increase Nitrogen utilization Increase protein content Root & leaf growth Cell division Build cell walls Increase plant sugars Overall plant health High quality grain & fruit BEST SOURCES Limestone Kiln Dust (LKD) High-Calcium Lime (low Mg) (Ca 30-35%) COMMENTS Trucker of all nutrients Primary base for other molecules to react Key to successful foliar sprays Forms main channels to move molecules Intra-cell communication key (telephone) IDEAL BALANCE 70-80% Saturation (400 x C.E.C. x %saturation)/200 = ppm The PathtoHigh Brix

  3. Parameters for Biological Function Magnesium (Mg) Major Cation BENEFITS Key element in chlorophyll Protein production Enzymes Energy release in cells Aids Phosphorus uptake Oil formation Starch translocation BEST SOURCES Magnesium Sulfate (Mg 9%, S 12%) K-Mag (0-0-22-22S-11Mg) • COMMENTS • An excess can cause problems • Tightens soil • Hard to balance soil • Ties up Potassium • Reduces Nitrogen uptake IDEAL BALANCE 12-15% Saturation (240 x C.E.C. x %saturation)/200 = ppm The PathtoHigh Brix

  4. Parameters for Biological Function Major Anion Phosphorus (P) phosphate BENEFITS Fast & vigorous growth Good & early root growth Hastens maturity Increase Nitrogen uptake Grain development & quality Increase mineral content Higher plant sugar Energy release in cells Cell division & enlargement Photosynthesis Contained in cell DNA BEST SOURCES Mono-ammonium Phosphate (MAP) (11-52-0 or 10-50-0) Phosphate Rock COMMENTS MAP (pH 5) more available, low ammonium DAP (pH 11) less available, hi ammonium may harm root development All minerals (except Nitrogen) enter plant attached to phosphate (train engine) Key to ADP/ATP energy to power the cell Shortage is broken energy transmission in plant, preventing growth IDEAL BALANCE P1 (available): 20 – 50 ppm P2 (reserve): 50-100 ppm The PathtoHigh Brix

  5. Parameters for Biological Function Sulfur (S) sulfate Major Anion BENEFITS Loosen, aerate soil More useable protein Hi quality, complete protein Make soil N more available Reduce excess soil Mg Lower soil pH Energy release in cells Part of Vitamin B1 & biotin BEST SOURCES Ammonium Sulfate (21-0-0-24S) Calcium Sulfate (gypsum) (Ca 23%, S 17%) Potassium Sulfate (0-0-50-17S) Sulfate Trace Minerals COMMENTS Builds humus Needs to be present in 10:1 ratio N:S Helps make deep green plants IDEAL BALANCE 50 ppm or 100# lbs/acre The PathtoHigh Brix

  6. Parameters for Biological Function Boron (B) Minor Anion BENEFITS Promote flowering & pollen Promote silk & tassel in corn Seed development Root & leaf development Cell wall formation Protein production Sugar translocation Energy release in cells Improves quality Increase Calcium uptake BEST SOURCES Calcium Borate(14% B) COMMENTS “Gatekeeper” to put Calcium into a plant Weak mineral uptake without Boron Must be addressed yearly IDEAL BALANCE 2+ ppm or 4 lbs/acre The PathtoHigh Brix

  7. Parameters for Biological Function Zinc (Zn) Minor Cation BENEFITS Contributes to test weight Increase ear size in corn Promote silking in corn Hasten maturity Chlorophyll formation Enzymes Regulate plant growth Increase plant leaf size BEST SOURCES Zinc Sulfate (35%) COMMENTS Extremely important in Phosphorus uptake and use within plants IDEAL BALANCE 5+ ppm or 10 lbs/acre The PathtoHigh Brix

  8. Parameters for Biological Function Manganese (Mn) Minor Cation BENEFITS Normal growth Photosynthesis Energy release in cells Enzymes BEST SOURCES Manganese Sulfate COMMENTS Nitrogen mobility & utilization within plant IDEAL BALANCE 20 ppm or 40 lbs/acre Manganese to Iron ratio = 1:1 The PathtoHigh Brix

  9. Parameters for Biological Function Iron (Fe) Minor Cation BENEFITS Chlorophyll production Energy release in cells Needed by Nitrogen-fixing bacteria BEST SOURCES COMMENTS High Iron ties up Phosphorus Watch for Iron in feeds; with high Iron in soil, expect Phosphorus tie-up IDEAL BALANCE 20 ppm or 40 lbs/acre The PathtoHigh Brix

  10. Parameters for Biological Function Copper (Cu) Minor Cation BENEFITS Control mold & fungi Photosynthesis Energy release in cells Enzymes Normal leaf growth Increase stalk strength BEST SOURCES Copper Sulfate COMMENTS Involved with plant immune system Helps produce high quality crops with greater storability IDEAL BALANCE 2+ ppm or 4 lbs/acre The PathtoHigh Brix

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