Question

Which materials from the soil can prove good for plants?

Answer 1

• The organic matter is any living thing or remains of a living organism present in the soil. It adds on nutrients to the soil and is very good to growth and sustenance of plants.
  
• The plant nutrients are divided into two groups. Those required by plants in large amounts are called macronutrients; these are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur.
  
• Plant micronutrients, needed in tiny amounts include iron, chlorine, zinc, molybdenum, boron, manganese, copper, sodium and cobalt.
  
• Macronutrients and micronutrients are all critical to normal plant growth and development
  
• They are simply needed in different amounts.