Nutrição Mineral de Hortaliças

Abstract

Plants with a tender consistency, generally with a short cycle and intensive cultural treatments, and smaller cultivation areas. A segment that has been in growing demand in recent years, both in consumption and production. Subdivided into: tuberous vegetables, fruit vegetables and herbaceous vegetables. Every plant needs essential nutrients for its development, thus seeking to meet its nutritional requirements. The absence of these nutrients will not allow the plant to complete its life cycle. Among the essential elements for plant life we have: oxygen (O), carbon (C), hydrogen (H), obtained through water and air. And the macro and micronutrients taken from the soil. Essential macronutrients for vegetables: Nitrogen (N); Phosphorus (P); Potassium (K); Calcium (Ca); Magnesium (Mg) and Sulfur (S). Essential micronutrients for vegetables: Boron (B); Iron (Fe); Manganes (Mn); Molybdenum (Mo); Chlorine (Cl); Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn).