In foliar spraying, the rate of absorption of nutrients depends on the type of element and environmental conditions. Nitrogen and magnesium are absorbed faster, potassium enters the plant tissue in about a day, and calcium works a little slower. Phosphorus is absorbed more slowly than other elements. Knowing about these times helps to better manage plant nutrition and increase product yield.
1️⃣ Nitrogen: about half an hour to 2 hours
👈Role in plants: regulation of vegetative growth, production of proteins and chlorophyll
🔺 Important points: it is fast-acting; In case of rain, its absorption decreases.
2️⃣ Phosphorus: about 5 to 10 days
👈Role in plants: root development, formation of reproductive organs, energy transfer
3️⃣ potassium: about 10 to 24 hours
👈Role in plants: osmotic regulation, enzyme activity, role in sugar and starch production
4️⃣ calcium: about 1 to 2 days
👈Role in plants: cell structure, increasing cell wall strength
🔺Important points: its deficiency causes fragility and rotting of the fruit.
5️⃣ magnesium: about 2 to 5 hours
👈Role in plants: chlorophyll center, activity in photosynthesis
🔺Important points: It has fast absorption and plays a direct role in the production of energy in the plant.