The EC meter measures the amount of water soluble (mainly fertilizers). The higher the concentration of fertilizers in the irrigation solution, the higher the EC value. An EC meter measures the potential for an electrical current to be transported through water. When we add nutrients (salts) to water, we increase the conductive potential for current …
PH is a measure of how acidic/basic water or soil are. The range of pH extends from zero to 14. A pH value of 7 is neutral, because pure water has a pH value of exactly 7. Values lower than 7 are acidic, values greater than 7 are basic or alkaline. The pH level determines …
Healthy development of plants depends on proper nutrition. The nutrients that plants need is taken from the soil using their roots. If the soil does not have enough nutritional properties, additional plant nutrients should be mixed into the soil. However, if these materials are used together and properly with knowledge and technology, the expected yield …
Every new farmer/gardener knows that lack of irrigation, will end up in the wilting of the plants and their death. The plant needs a constant supply of water in order to live. Water is constantly arriving with high pressure (carrying minerals) from the soil through the roots, up the stem, (in the transport tissue pipe …
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The fusarium fungus harms the root, and the water & minerals transport tissues (xylem and flume), in the plants. Expressed in the wilting of the leaves, root rot and a significant reduction in yield. The fungus harms many species, including banana, lettuce, potato, tomato, melon, watermelon and cucumber. The fungus spores can survive in the …
