Do your cannabis plants need Cal-Mag?
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As you can probably already tell today we're going to be talking about your plants need for cal-mag. We're going to go over the importance of cal-mag and also if or when it needs to be supplemented.
We'll also look at what a cal-mag deficiency and excess would look like.
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Why Cannabis Plants Need Cal-Mag: Understanding the Importance of Calcium and Magnesium
Cannabis plants are known for their high nutritional requirements, and among the essential nutrients, calcium and magnesium play a crucial role in the growth and development of these plants. Without adequate amounts of cal-mag, the plant may experience stunted growth, discoloration, and reduced yield. This article will explore the reasons why cal-mag is essential for cannabis plants and the benefits of providing this nutrient.
Calcium for Cannabis Plants: Calcium is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in the development of the plant's cell walls, root growth, and overall structural stability. In the absence of calcium, the plant will experience stunted growth, and its leaves will yellow, leading to a decrease in the overall yield. Furthermore, calcium helps in the absorption of other essential nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which are necessary for healthy plant growth.
Magnesium for Cannabis Plants: Magnesium is another crucial macronutrient that is essential for cannabis plant growth and development. This nutrient is the central component of chlorophyll, which is responsible for the plant's photosynthesis. A deficiency of magnesium will cause the leaves to yellow, and this may result in reduced yield and stunted growth. Furthermore, magnesium plays a critical role in the formation of new cells and in the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
Cal-Mag for Cannabis Plants: Cannabis plants require a balanced combination of calcium and magnesium to grow and develop properly. Cal-mag is essential for proper plant metabolism, and it helps in the formation of new cells and in the process of converting light energy into chemical energy. Additionally, cal-mag plays a crucial role in the overall health and growth of the plant, and it helps to prevent nutrient deficiencies and other growth problems.
Benefits of Providing Cal-Mag to Cannabis Plants:
- Promotes healthy growth and development of the plant
- Prevents yellowing of leaves due to nutrient deficiencies
- Increases yield and overall plant health
- Supports proper plant metabolism
- Aids in the absorption of other essential nutrients
In conclusion, cal-mag is an essential nutrient for cannabis plants, and its absence can lead to stunted growth, discoloration, and reduced yield. By providing cal-mag, you can ensure that your cannabis plants receive the essential nutrients they need to grow and develop properly. For best results, be sure to use a balanced cal-mag supplement and follow the recommended dosage.
What is cal mag?
Cal mag is a term for any calcium magnesium additive
That you use along with your base nutrients
Calcium is important for plants to grow properly
Plants use calcium use to strengthen the foundation of the cell walls and the efficiency of photosynthesis and we all should know how important that is
So it can be argued that this is one of the most important element for your plants health
There are many different forms of supplements like cal-mag, calimagic or organic things like dolomite lime and worm castings. I don't use organic things personally so I cant really add much about that but I know people these have worked for.
Now that we know its important, is a supplement necessary?
Well it depends on the medium
If you're growing in soil,
You may already have calcium and magnesium in your soil depending on the quality, high quality soils wont need much supplementing if any at all. If the soil you're using is high quality and the nutrient line your using has some cal-mag already in it then there's a good chance you wont need to supplement at all.
Same thing goes for dwc or hydro like me. If you're using a base nutrient that already has cal-mag in it Like the one I use, GH flora series 3 part and tap water then you probably wont need to supplement because tap water has cal--mag in it already it just needs to be broken down to be absorbed by the plant.
If you're using r/o water than a cal-mag supplement may be necessary because the water will be pure with no cal calcium.
Just as a side note the cal-mag found in tap water is not readily available for your plant due to the fact it takes some time to break down where as the cal-mag found in a supplement you would buy is already ready to be absorbed by your plant immediately.
Alright so we know generally when we would need to supplement or not but your plant could tell you otherwise
Lets look at a deficiency / excess
Alright guys that's pretty much it, supplement accordingly but don’t stop there ALWAYS READ YOUR PLANTS and adjust your supplementation if necessary.
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