That’s why it’s a problem if there’s too little or too much of a nutrient in the soil!

If any of There is too little of the nutrient, then the the plant’s life processes and immune system are not functioning optimally. As a result, the plant will be weaker and smaller. It will produce a smaller yield and will be less resistant to fungi and insects.

However, it is also a problem if there is too much of a particular nutrient, because then may prevent another battery from being inserted.

Let’s take a look at what these main antagonisms are (when one nutrient blocks another)!

One of the main forms of antagonism can arise between positively charged nutrients!

Iron (Fe+++/ Fe++) – Aluminium (Al+++) – Calcium (Ca++) – Magnesium (Mg++) – Potassium (K+)

Where If the potassium level in the soil is very high, this can inhibit magnesium uptake! In cases of very high potassium levels, foliar feeding with magnesium is required.

If very high calcium levels in the soil (this may also be indicated by a high soil pH) It may inhibit the absorption of magnesium and trace elements. In this case, too, the VitaNova Applying foliar fertiliser may help.

If in the soil aluminium levels are very high (a very low pH – below 5 – may also indicate this), then the may block all the beneficial nutrients mentioned above (K, Ca, Mg)! In such cases, we can improve our soil by spreading a liming agent (Ca) over it. This can be bought from larger garden centres. The garden hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) Its colour is a good indicator of this, as it appears bluish when the soil pH is low (acidic), whilst it takes on a pinkish hue when the pH is higher (neutral or alkaline).

Another important antagonism may arise between phosphorus and zinc!

If you really If the phosphorus level in the soil is high, this may inhibit zinc uptake! In cases where phosphorus levels are very high, zinc foliar feeding is required, e.g. VitaNova with leaf fertiliser once a month.

Tip!

1. It is worth getting a soil pH tester – which is also available from garden centres – because if there is a significant deviation from the optimal range of 6–7, you will need to treat your soil or supplement the missing nutrients with a foliar fertiliser.
2. 💚 VitaNova 50 ml (0.5 dl) of leaf fertiliser is sufficient for a 10-litre sprayer. Add 1–2 dl Asco Algáor Kelpak algae. The plant hormones, vitamins and proteins found in algae further strengthen our plants and help them to better absorb the VitaNováthe meso- and microelements contained therein.