If you have been growing a few harvests, you will know that marijuana needs nutrients for its optimal development. The nutrients that we all must have, for the most basic fertilization are Potassium, Nitrogen, Phosphorus.

But, did you know that there are other micronutrients that they also need for their proper functioning?

In this post we are going to talk about an essential nutritional contribution for its growth, the ZINC micronutrient. It is one of the 8 essential micronutrients, necessary for plants and vital for their correct development.

ROLE OF ZINC FERTILIZER IN MARIJUANA PLANT

This micronutrient is not the best known, since in general, they are always used, such as magnesium or calcium. For this reason we want to explain how important and essential Zinc is for the vegetative growth of marijuana.

This essential mineral is required by the plant to achieve a healthy diet and optimal plant development.

A plant rich in Zinc will see its main functions improved in:

  • Plant enzymes depend heavily on these micronutrients to improve their structure and functionality.
  • Plant proteins depend on Zinc, either to be synthesized or to act in different processes. It is one of its main and most relevant functions due to the impact it has on the functioning and structural stability of many proteins, for the development of regulatory, catalytic and structural actions.
  • The plant absorbs zinc ions from the soil solution.
  • Carbohydrate synthesis during photosynthesis.
  • It intervenes in the metabolism of hormones by regulating the level of auxins through the synthesis of the amino acid tryptophan.
  • It acts in the processes of maturation and seed formation.
  • Improves the plant’s defense against pathogens, especially those from the soil.
  • It favors the formation, pollination, pollen viability and its fertility.
  • In soils with a pH < 6, the availability of the zinc mineral is adequate.
  • The normal level of zinc in leaf tissue is approx. between 15 and 60 ppm and, if we refer to the substrate, it is around 0.10 to 2 ppm.

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BENEFITS OF ZINC IN MARIJUANA

The benefits of zinc in marijuana are numerous, as we have explained, it is one of the essential micronutrients for plants.

One of the most important facts to keep in mind if you grow marijuana is that zinc (Zn) is the most deficient micronutrient in the world and that it represents a reduction of more than 20% in crop yield .

Among the benefits we find:

  • The presence of Zinc in the tissues of the plant helps to resist low temperatures.
  • Activates and improves the performance of enzymes responsible for the synthesis of a large number of proteins.
  • Essential for the stability of ribosomes.
  • It is involved in the maintenance and integrity of cell membranes.
  • Improves the cell defense system against highly toxic free radicals.

Another piece of information that increases the importance of zinc in marijuana crops is that for the grower, the cost in relation to the loss of production will be much higher than what it will cost for soil analysis and plant tissue, and the application of zinc fertilizer in a timely manner.

ZINC DEFICIENCY IN CANNABIS PLANTS

Symptoms of zinc deficiency in cannabis plants are as follows:

  • The plants stop growing vertically and remain small, due to the lack of growth regulators.
  • Other clear symptoms are represented on the leaves, since chlorotic spots with dead areas appear. New leaves may also have a light green color between the veins.
  • Limits root development.
  • Chlorosis, change of color in the leaves of the plant. They turn a pale yellow or green color. It may be the case that they turn white, due to the low level of chlorophyll.
  • Necrotic spots on the leaves.
  • Inhibition of branch growth and death of young shoots.

Like deficiency, excess zinc is also bad, although it is usually rare for this to occur, zinc toxicity is present when its levels in plant tissues exceed 200 ppm.

At Madame Grow we have cultivation tables, so that you can know at all times how much dose to supply and do not have this problem of excess zinc. To learn more about this type of zinc fertilizer for marijuana, go to our online store.