Is your cabbage nursery looking a little pale?

Zinc might be the missing ingredient! 

This essential micro nutrient acts like a superhero for cabbages, helping them with:

• Hormonal Regulation: Zinc plays a pivotal role in the synthesis and activation of hormones crucial for root development, water uptake, flowering, and fruit set in plants.
• Enzyme Activation: It serves as a catalyst for enzymes involved in synthesizing specific proteins critical for various cellular processes.
• Chlorophyll and Carbohydrate Formation: Zinc is indispensable in the formation of chlorophyll, the green pigment essential for photosynthesis, and contributes to the synthesis of certain carbohydrates. Additionally, it facilitates the conversion of starches into sugars, aiding in energy production.
• Cold Tolerance: Zinc strengthens plant tissue, enhancing its ability to withstand cold temperatures and adverse environmental conditions.
• Growth Regulation: Zinc is integral to the formation of auxins, plant hormones that regulate growth patterns and promote stem elongation, thereby influencing overall plant development and architecture.

Signs your cabbage needs a zinc boost:

• Chlorosis of the new leaves (often interveinal)
• Necrotic spots may form on the margins or leaf tips.
• Smaller leaf size and withered stems
• Stunted growth
• Affects protein metabolism
• Older leaves often display leaf bronzing, limited growth, rolling, and wilting of leaves under severe Zn deficiency stress.

Don't let your cabbages miss out on the benefits of zinc! Try a foliar spray with Axis 100 or Force to give them the boost they need.

Share your experiences with zinc deficiency in your cabbage nursery in the comments below! 

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