Identifying the signs of a calcium deficiency in its early stages can prevent further damage or loss of your plants. The most common signs of calcium deficiency in plants are:
- Curling leaves
- Discoloration
- Rot
- Stunted growth
Curling Leaves
When your plants do not have enough calcium, the new leaves begin to turn in on themselves and curl at the edges. This is often referred to as “parachute” leaves.
Discoloration
Another sign of a calcium deficiency in plants is brown or yellow spots on your plants leaves. Oftentimes this can be mistaken as nutrient burn. Therefore, it is a good idea to check the calcium levels for a deficiency to determine the actual cause.
Rot
Rot appearing on new leaves, fruits or flowers could be due to a calcium deficiency. Oftentimes when there is rot above ground, there is most likely root rot too.
Blossom end rot is usually visible in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc.
Stunted Growth
Calcium assists with plant growth, which means that a lack of calcium could disrupt your plants growth. Plants with a calcium deficiency often take a longer time to reach the maturity stage.
Plants with a lack of calcium often experience dieback on their shoot and root tips.
Common Causes of a Calcium Deficiency
Some of the common reasons your plants may be experiencing a calcium deficiency include:
- Root zone Ph is too high or too low.
- Nutrient imbalance – not enough or excess amounts of calcium in your growing medium.
- Over or underwatering.
- Overuse of fertilizers.
How to Fix Calcium Deficiency in Plants
If you are experiencing a calcium deficiency in your plants, you can try to fix it by following one of the following methods:
1. Add Calcium Sources
There are various sources you can use to add calcium to your soil, such as:
- Fertilizer
- Water
- Gypsum
- Bone meal
- Compost
- Worm castings
- Lime
- Egg shells
- Milk
2. Test the Soil
Make use of a professional soil test to identify any deficiencies in your soil. This can help you to identify what you may need to change in your growing medium and whether you have a calcium deficiency to start with.
3. Check the pH Levels
If your plants pH levels are too high or too low your plants new growth will not have sufficient access to calcium. Your soils pH levels should be between 6.5 and 7.5.
4. Prevent Transpiration issues
Low transpiration occurs when the plant lacks calcium. As a result, it will disrupt the process of calcium uptake in your plants.
To prevent this, ensure that you water your plants regularly and have enough irrigation below ground. Calcium travels to the leaves via water evaporation and therefore need tons of moisture for transpiration to happen.
Our ecotube underground irrigation system is perfect for ensuring your plants have sufficient amounts of water being supplied below ground to your plants roots.
5. Balance Your Nutrients
Ensure all your macro and micro nutrients are balanced properly so that the correct amount of calcium can bind with the other nutrients. Multiple nutrient deficiencies can affect your plants far worse than one deficiency.
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