Mono Potassium Phosphate 2kg

Trace element used in fertilisers and hydroponic nutrients.

Monopotassium phosphate (also potassium dihydrogen phosphate, KDP, or monobasic potassium phosphate, MKP) -- KH2PO4 -- is a soluble salt which is used as a fertilizer, a food additive and a fungicide. It is a source of phosphorus and potassium. It is also a buffering agent. When used in fertilizer mixtures with urea and ammonium phosphates, it minimizes escape of ammonia by keeping the pH at a relatively low level. Phosphorus is a mobile element and is necessary for photosynthesis. It provides a mechanism for the energy to transfer through the plant and is involved in the plants vigour and seed production. Phosphorous reaches its highest concentrations in the root tips, growing shoots and vascular tissue. Soils and media are often chemically bound with phosphates due to incorrect pH when the pH is outside of the range of 5.7 to 6.7.

Deficiency of Phosphorus: Stunted growth and small leaves are a usual sign along with leaves turning a bluish green and often blotches appear. Starting on the underside of the leaf, the main veins turn reddish purple, along with the stems and leaf stems although this may not always be well pronounced. Older leaves turn dark and curl downward. At a more advanced stage severely affected leaves form large purplish black blotches which later become a bronze purple and dry and drop off. Flower buds are usually smaller and the plant is usually slower to flower with seed yield is generally poor The plants become vulnerable to attack

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