A Clear Look at Calcium for Crop Development

Today’s high-yielding crops require more than N, P and K. Secondary nutrients like calcium are key to help crops reach their full yield potential.  

Calcium supports plant cell structure, early root growth and leaf development for a stronger, more resilient plant. A strong plant can stand up to drought, moisture, freezing temperatures and sizzling heat throughout the growing season. Calcium further helps combat stress by activating the plant’s defense response for a better resistance to infections and disease. 

Additionally, calcium regulates nutrient uptake and movement throughout the plant, meaning the crop can use other nutrients more efficiently.   

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Calcium for Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)

Finding ways to improve NUE in crops is how you recoup your fertilizer investment. Many growers expect returns on nitrogen application. Secondary nutrients, especially calcium, support the plant’s ability to uptake and use nitrogen to optimize crop growth, development and yield.  

By controlling the chemicals in the plant responsible for nitrate absorption, calcium ensures optimal nitrogen use for growth and ultimately yield. 

Serve Up Calcium for Your Crop 

While calcium may be found in the soil, it’s not always accessible to crops. Soil pH and cation exchange capacity (CEC) can impact how available calcium is to the plant. 

Applying plant-available calcium through nutrient products is especially important during critical growth and development periods. Choose calcium sources that are readily absorbed by plants to maximize uptake and deliver greater returns on your fertilizer investment.  

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A calcium phosphite biostimulant complex designed to be used in-season to bolster crop development and provide support to defense mechanisms during times of abiotic stress.

It also: 

  • Supports robust plant cell structure 
  • Improves photosynthetic activity 
  • Converts nitrogen to proteins 

 

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A granular calcium-sulfate fertilizer, with options to add boron and zinc, to be used as part of your fertility plan. It helps crops reach their fullest potential by: 

  • Providing immediate plant-available nutrition to crops 
  • Boasting low salt content with low leaching risk 
  • Remaining soil stable for more than
    60 days 

 

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