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Nitrogen is an essential element for photosynthesis and is also a key component when the amino acid proteins are developed. Be sure to spot any deficiencies and easily cure the problem.
Magnesium deficiency causes the plant leaves to yellow and curl at the edges. It can be prevented by keeping the temperature between 21 and 23 degrees, the pH between 6 and 7 and feeding the right amount of magnesium
If your grow system is short of iron then problems will first appear at the top of the plant. The younger leaves will appear yellow and bleached with the veins remaining their usual green colour. If this becomes severe then the leaves can die off.
Potassium is one of several chemical elements that plants require if they are to flourish. If there is a shortage then leaves can yellow from the edges and eventually die away. The older leaves will experience this first and brown spots can appear that look burned. The reason the older leaves suffer first is that the younger leave will find their supply from the older leaves. An immediately obvious way to spot the deficiency is from pale fruits and smaller flowers.
