Plant Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What do nitrates do for plants?
A
They help make proteins for growth.
2
Q
What do phosphates do for plants?
A
They help roots grow.
3
Q
What do potassium and magnesium do for plants?
A
Potassium helps with flowers and leaves, and magnesium is needed to make chlorophyll.
4
Q
What happens if a plant doesn’t get enough nitrates?
A
It will have stunted growth and poor leaves.
