Nursery and Landscape Nutrients Functions

Nitrogen

Rapid Growth; chlorophyll formation; synthesis of amino acids and proteins

Phosphorous

Root growth; aids seed production; used for resperation

Potassium

Increases vigor; disease resistance, strengthens stalks, and seed quality

Calcium

Constituent of cell walls; aids in cell division

Magnesium

Components of chlorophyll, enzymes and vitamins; aids nutrient uptake

Sulfar

Critical in amino acids, vitims; green color

Boron

Important in flowering, fruiting and cell division

Copper

Component of enzymes chlorophyll synthesis and resperation

Chlorine

Not well defined; aids root and shoot growth

Iron

Essential for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis, helps enzymes in energy transfer.

Manganese

Chlorophyll synthesis

Molybdenium

Essential for nitrogen fixation and enzyme function in plants.

Zinc

Needed for auxin and starch formation

Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxegen

Component of most plant compounds