Liquid mineral fertilizers: what they are and what are the differences between macroelements and microelements

Liquid mineral fertilizers differ from organic fertilizers, which come from natural sources and are made up of decomposing organic material, such as plant residues, manure, compost, etc.

Liquid mineral fertilizers have some advantages over organic fertilizers, such as:

• The ease of application and absorption, as the nutrients are already solubilized and ready to be used by the plants;
• The possibility of adjusting the quantity and quality of the nutrients, according to the specific needs of the plants and the characteristics of the soil and climate;
• The reduction of contamination risks, as liquid mineral fertilizers are free of harmful substances, such as heavy metals, pathogens, weed seeds, etc.

Macroelements are the nutrients that plants require in greater amounts, and that are essential for the vital functions of plants, such as photosynthesis, respiration, cell division, tissue formation, etc.

The most important macroelements are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), which are often indicated by the acronym NPK. Other macroelements are calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S).

Microelements are the nutrients that plants require in smaller amounts, but that are essential for the well-being and quality of the plants, as they intervene in numerous metabolic, enzymatic and hormonal processes.

The most important microelements are iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), boron (B), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo) and chlorine (Cl). Other microelements are nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), selenium (Se), etc.

Some liquid mineral fertilizers are specific for a certain stage of development of the plants, such as growth, flowering, fruiting, etc.

Other liquid mineral fertilizers are universal, and can be used for all types of plants and crops.

To meet the nutritional needs of plants, you can choose between different types of fertilizers, depending on the characteristics of the soil and the crop.

However, if you want to opt for a simple and effective solution, there are generic fertilizers on the market that can cover a wide range of uses and are widely compatible with Nido One V2.

Linea Bionova:
Macroelementi (slot A+B) : Nutriforte A+B
Microelementi (slot C): BN-Xcell

Linea Terra aquatica:
Macroelementi+Microelementi (A+B+C): Terra aquatica Tripart Kit

Linea Canna:
Macroelementi (A+B) : Aquavega A+B per vegetativa Aquaflorel A+B per fioritura
Slot C : Ryzotonic