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Lebosol®’s aims include the comprehensive nutrition of plants from arable farming, fruit farming, winegrowing, vegetable farming and many other plant crops. To enable these to gain a comprehensive supply of nutrients, our foliar fertilizers contain essential micronutrients and macronutrients. These are available from us in the form of individual nutrient fertilizers and as multi-nutrient fertilizers. Each of these individual elements makes a crucial contribution towards the well-being and preservation of the plants. As there is an array of important nutrients, we have put together an overview of the most important information for you here and find the right product recommendations for you from our Lebosol® range. If you have any questions, you can contact us on: +49 63289 8494-80.

 

Nitrogen (N)

What is nitrogen important for?

  • All growth processes in the plant
  • Amino acid synthesis
  • Protein, coenzyme, nucleic acid synthesis
  • Chlorophyll synthesis
  • Phytohormone balance

Nitrogen in soil

In the surface soil (A-horizon) are present mostly more than 95% of the whole nitrogen as organically bounded nitrogen in living root masses, dead plant masses, humus materials and  living organisms in the ground. The rest of less than 5% is inorganic nitrogen in form of ammonium or nitrate and in a very small amount in form of nitrite. This mineral nitrogen content is determined in spring with the Nmin-method before fertilization. The total nitrogen content of the soils highly depends on their carbon content. It is affected by climate, vegetation, type of soil, ground form and measures of the farmer as for example by cultivation.

Nitrogen in plants

Nitrogen is inserted in photosynthesis products to produce, among other things, proteins and is so promoting the growth. An important meaning is due to the nitrogen as an essential component of the deoxyribonucleic acid and of the chlorophyll. According to each type, the rate of dry matter is limited to 2 – 6% or to averagely 1.5 %. The admission of the nitrogen takes place mostly in form of ammonium or nitrate salt.

Whereby nitrogen deficiency is enhanced?

  • Low or high pH value
  • Sandy or light soil (leaching)
  • Low humus content
  • Dryness
  • Heavy rain (leaching) or excessive irrigation
  • Provision of large quantities of non-rotted organic substance (e.g. straw)
  • Rapidly-growing crops

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