154: 12 Days of Nutrients - Day 4 Calcium
December 19, 2022
Now, we are on the 4th day special of a 12-day feature on the 12 days of nutrients and we are as excited to share not only about macros and micros but are going to delve deep into agricultural science, and proven methods, and see how they can help grow well our crops. You better be sticking to this series, listen, learn, and apply! It is Calcium day, let’s go right in … 😉
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Day 4 Highlights ✨
00:47 Let’s talk about C-A-L-C-I-U-M <<
01:55 Midwest’s Lab book à go to page 48
02:46 Guys, do not confuse pH and calcium
03:12 What are the symptoms of a calcium-starved plant?
03:48 Nature's detoxifier according to Dr. Anderson
04:42 So, here’s the catch <
05:11 Do not fall for the scam!
05:31 What kind of calcium do we need to put on?
06:21 “Thou shalt not kid thyself."
07:03 The Secret Life of pH Management
07:46 The symptoms of improper decay system
08:19 Remember, pH is not the only indicator
09:23 … and the symptoms of calcium deficiencies in corn
10:02 Plant health 1st!
10:40 Guys, there are no absolutes
11:16 Here’s the world record yield for dryland production 20 years ago
12:03 Something we have to remember ß
13:29 Test after test after test out in the field …
13:59 Take these 2 things in mind <
14:40 Calcium is a macronutrient essential to all plants
15:24 Nature's detoxifier <<
15:59 Going back to the deficiencies
17:04 Listeners, give us a rating please! Share us with a friend! 😉
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Hands-on Agronomy à https://amzn.to/3itafyM
Western Fertilizer Handbook à https://amzn.to/3P1UGu7
The Anatomy of Life and Energy in Agriculture à https://amzn.to/3VL7aIJ
Soil Nutrient Bio Availability à https://amzn.to/3FlSSsT
From The Soil Up à https://amzn.to/3FlCloC
The Nature and Properties of Soil à https://amzn.to/3B2S4GC
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers à https://amzn.to/3Vo67P6
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