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Magnesium

Main Nutrient
Healthy vegetables contain a sufficient amount of magnesium. Of late it has become more and more known because of its preventive function for various diseases of the human being. Magnesium is also important in cattle food when it comes to the prevention of grass tetany.

Influence form other elements

Apart from a lack of magnesium due to a low magnesium content, a high content of potassium can occur in combination with a poor content of magnesium, again causing a lack of magnesium. Not only potassium, but also an ample amount of sodium and ammonium can be responsible for making it more difficult for the plant to absorb magnesium.

Fertilizers

The chemical symbol for magnesium is Mg. In fertilizers, the content of magnesium is usually expressed in MgO (magnesium oxide). The cheapest form of magnesium is a carbonic magnesium lime. This can only be advised if an increase in the pH-value of the soil is also desired.