The Role of Macronutrients in Plant Development
There are many macronutrients, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients that support plant development. These essential building blocks help plants grow strong and productive. Macronutrients are the nutrients needed in large quantities, and some are provided by the environment like air and rain, while others need to be added to the soil. The key macronutrients for plant development include potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. We’ll take a look at the top three you’ll likely need to supplement to support plant growth: potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. These key nutrients are essential for all plants and are especially necessary for successful cannabis growth.
How Macronutrients Support Plant Development
Potassium (K)
This nutrient supports overall plant growth, activating dozens of important enzymes for protein synthesis, sugar transport, N and C metabolism, and photosynthesis. It is especially beneficial for flower response.
Sources of potassium include:
- Mined rock powders
- Wood ash
- Animal manure
- Compost
- Organic material
- Synthetic fertilizer
- Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix
Phosphorus (P)
While this nutrient is essential for the general health of plants, it’s especially vital for healthy roots, the basis of your seedling’s success. It is a key component of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the energy unit of plants.
Sources of phosphorus include:
- Compost
- Green manure
- Animal manure
- Bone meal
- Burned cucumber skin
- Hair and mushroom compost
- Urine
- Synthetic fertilizer
- Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix
Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen gives plants the energy needed to grow and is the primary source of plant protoplasm. It helps plants synthesize amino acids, chlorophyll, nucleic acids, proteins, and enzymes.
Sources of nitrogen include:
- Peat moss
- Coco coir
- Bone meal and blood meal
- Coffee grounds
- Compost
- Warm castings
- Leaves for mulch
- Aged chicken manure
- Animal manure
- Synthetic fertilizer
Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix Provides the Macronutrients to Support Plant Growth
Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix requires less frequent application of fertilizers than other soil amendments. The secret to its success is the proprietary mix of perlite, diatomaceous earth, and essential nutrients that support vegetative growth for a variety of plants. The perlite and diatomaceous earth work together to ensure the macronutrients are adequately delivered to the plant’s roots system.
Nutrient Profile
Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix is strategically designed to be mixed with an organic soil amendment high in nitrogen, such as peat moss. Additional nitrogen sources like worm castings, fish emulsion, and seaweed extract are recommended and work in harmony with Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix. Harvest Hero’s team of agronomists placed an emphasis on formulating a soilless mix with essential nutrients high in potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) focusing on robust, root growth.
Create the Ideal Environment for Cannabis Growth with Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix
Nutrients are critical for the success of your plants, but they are not the only important factor. In fact, the pH (measurement of acidity or alkalinity) of your growing mix can impact the growth of your cannabis plants just as much. If your soil is too acidic or alkaline, the nutrients may be “locked out” or made unavailable to plants, no matter how much of the macronutrient is available.
The ideal pH range for growing cannabis is 6.0 to 6.5. Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix keeps the soil’s pH close to neutral, which helps ensure the macronutrients remain available to the plant.
With the many benefits of perlite, diatomaceous earth, essential macronutrients, and a neutral pH, Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix shows great success in cannabis growth. Compared to a traditional control group of a perlite and peat moss, Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix resulted in:
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Flower Bud Dry Weight.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in CBD Yields.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Plant Diameter.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Plant Height.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Nitrogen Accumulation.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Phosphorous Accumulation.
- Improve Soil Conditions for an Increase in Potassium Accumulation.
Did you know your cannabis plants need different nutrients and support at different stages? Learn the additional growing measures that work in harmony with Harvest Hero.
Start Your Plants with Optimal Soil Conditions to Ensure Robust Vegetative Growth
Whether you are growing cucumbers or cannabis, our proprietary, 3-in-1 soilless blend improves your soil quality, helping your plants get the nutrition they need to ensure robust, vigorous growth. This patent-pending 3-in-1 soilless mix is great for recreational growers and professional horticulturists. Shop for Harvest Hero Enhanced Perlite Mix today.
