Plant Minerals

Contains Nitrogen for:

• Making amino acids and proteins
• Cell growth
  

A nitrogen deficiency can lead to:

• Stunted growth
• Yellow older leaves
  

Contains phosphorus for:

• Making DNA and cell membranes
• Respiration and growth

A phosphorus deficiency can lead to:

• Poor root growth
• Purple older leaves
  

Potassium is needed for:

• enzymes needed for photosynthesis and respiration

A potassium deffieciency can lead to:

• poor flower and fruit growth
• discoloured leaves