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Monkey Mag Cal is an important additive if you are growing using coco as the substrate, although you may find it necessary in other medias too. It provides a readily available source of calcium and magnesium, preventing deficiencies before they become apparent. These two vital elements are used up quicker in coco grows than soils, as soil naturally contains some already. A lack of magnesium and calcium will lead to all manner of issues and your end yield will be affected while the plant suffers the consequences.
Adding Mag Cal is a great way to maintain a healthy plant that can grow without restriction.
HOW DOES MAG CAL WORK?
Magnesium sits at the very centre of a chlorophyll molecule surrounded by 4 nitrogen atoms. Without it , plants could not photosynthesise. It allows plants to create energy from light and is responsible for its green colour. Magnesium also plays roles in enzyme activation of carbohydrate metabolism and translocation.
Calcium provides strength and rigidity to cell wall formation in shoots and roots. It also plays an important role in cell membrane permeability. enzyme activation by Calcium further promotes cell growth. A lack of calcium shows serious growth inhibitions in plant development.
Organic matter like coco has negatively charged sites on its surface. As opposites attract, it holds onto positively charged cations such as Magnesium and Calcium. The medium's ability to hold positively charged ions is called its cation exchange capacity (CEC). Because of cocos high CEC, extra magnesium and calcium must be supplemented for the medium as well, to be sure the plant receives its correct levels.
