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== Macro Nutrients ==
Macronutrients are those nutrients that Cannabis requires in large amounts, the three main nutrients are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (often written as NPK). They typically come from the soil and are crucial throughout the plant's lifespan, although in differing ratios. Vegetating plants require more Nitrogen and less Phosphorus and Potassium, while flowering plants demand much less Nitrogen and much more Phosphorus and Potassium during the flowering stage.
A rough guide NPK ratio:
== Micro Nutrients ==
=== Silica ===
Silicon dioxide or "Silica" can increase stem diameter and boost chlorophyll production.<ref>https://www.maximumyield.com/simply-silica/2/1077</ref>
=== Magnesium ===
=== Copper ===
Copper is used in photosynthesis by helping metabolise proteins and carbohydrates.
=== Iron ===
Iron supports the function of chloroplasts.
=== Manganese ===
=== Sulphur ===
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