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Common nutrient deficiencies in plants

WEBSulfur deficiency in plants. The micronutrients. Iron deficiency in plants. Zinc deficiency in plants. Boron deficiency in plants. Copper deficiency in plants. Manganese deficiency in …

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What you should do before treating a nutrient deficiency

WEBAs with your soil, it's a good idea to commission a water analysis. This could help you prepare for and avoid potential plant health issues, such as a nutrient deficiency, as well …

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Four plant health checks you should be doing every day

WEBFor this particular daily check, we're focusing on root zone temperature, which can affect nutrient uptake and, therefore, your overall plant health. Root zone …

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How to create the perfect pH, EC and temperature testing toolkit

WEBThe cheapest option for testing pH, litmus paper is available on sheets or rolls and it helps you keep your nutrient solution pH on track. Simply take a small sample of your nutrient …

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How to identify and treat a calcium deficiency in plants

WEBThe strawberry plants on the right are showing signs of tip burn. Once the tips are burned like this, you can't bring them back, so wait for new growth. Pale leaves …

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How to recognise and fix nutrient burn

WEBGrowing in soil: If you hand water your plants and notice nutrient burn, cut the affected foliage and flush your plants with plain pH-balanced water. Flushing removes …

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How to identify and fix an iron deficiency

WEBIron (Fe) is one of the 13 micronutrients all plants need to be healthy and productive. With an iron deficiency, essential functions of plants such as chlorophyll …

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A beginner's guide to hydroponics

WEBHydroponics is a growing method that makes use of a solution of nutrients and water as opposed to soil. Hydroponic systems can vary widely in scale, from a small apartment …

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Bluelab Blog Plant health

WEBIron (Fe) is one of the 13 micronutrients all plants need to be healthy and productive. With an iron deficiency, essential functions of plants such as chlorophyll production, energy

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How to recognise potassium nutrient deficiency in plants

WEBEC (Electrical Conductivity) If the EC is too low, this means your plants won’t be getting enough food. If the EC is too high, this could cause nutrient toxicities. …

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How to identify and treat nitrogen deficiency in plants

WEBHere is a list of the most common visual symptoms associated with a nitrogen deficiency: Yellowing lower leaves, while the leaves at the top of the plant are a …

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pH, EC and temperature – Measuring and adjusting your

WEBpH, which stands for potential Hydrogen, is a scale used to determine the acidity or basicity of a solution or substance - in this case, your hydroponic solution or your soil. When you …

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How to identify magnesium deficiency in plants

WEBYellowing of leaves is a common symptom of other nutrient deficiencies, the key on identifying this as a magnesium deficiency is determined by the location of the …

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7 tips for a successful hydroponic growing operation

WEBC 2 H – Clean, calibrate, hydrate. There are many factors involved in growing healthy plants, but your meter’s probes are the heart and soul of the feeding process. If your EC …

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The pros and cons of using pH testing strips for growing

WEBThe pros of pH testing strips for growing. Cost-effective. pH testing strips can be fairly cheap to buy, making them an affordable option for most. Fast results. The pH …

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Serving a diverse grower community in WA: A Q&A with Indoor …

WEBIndoor Tropics was started in 2008 by Kelsey Walter as an interior plantscaping and plant consulting business in North Central Washington State. Kelsey found that there was …

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Can I use Bluelab products for hydroponics

WEBThe Bluelab Guardian Monitor provides 24-hour continuous reading for pH, conductivity and temperature within a nutrient solution. Designed for indoor use, the …

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Signs that your plants are struggling with incorrect pH

WEBThat said, there are a few different visual clues that show that your plants are experiencing higher pH: Interveinal leaf chlorosis. Tip death of new leaves. Stunted or wilted leaves. …

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Signs that your plants may be struggling with incorrect EC

WEBIncorrect EC can be caused by the levels being either too low or too high. If your EC in plants is low, your crops will not be able to receive enough nutrients. …

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