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If you\u2019ve ever experienced stunted or yellowing plants, you might be dealing the potassium deficiency in plants. Potassium, denoted as K, is a plant macronutrient that is crucial to plant growth. Without it, plants cannot reach their full growth and yield potentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that with the proper knowledge and products, you can provide your plants with the proper amount of potassium. This will allow plants to properly regulate internal processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read below to learn about topics including the signs of potassium deficiency, the best sources of potassium for plants, plant nutrients, and best hydroponic nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potassium is important to many different plant functions. Without it, plants cannot survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potassium is the only nutrient which remains in solution in plants. This means that is does not combine with other elements to form carbohydrates, proteins, or other compounds. Instead, it moves throughout the plant in a water soluble form. In the plant, potassium exists as a positively charged ion known as a cation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If potassium doesn\u2019t make up plant compounds, what does it do? It is involved with helping with plant adjustment<\/a>. It activates and regulates <\/a>many plant functions including photosynthesis and the formation of ATP and proteins. So, even though it isn\u2019t in many plant cells or compounds, it is essential to the formation of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potassium also helps regulate the stomata, the tiny openings plants use to \u201cbreathe\u201d and control water loss. Therefore, it helps prevent wilting. It also helps roots grow deep which contributes to increased drought tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPotassium in the Soil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n