{"id":8365,"date":"2021-12-10T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/"},"modified":"2023-07-12T15:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T13:53:45","slug":"excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"The phosphorus marijuana crops, deficiencies, excesses, and other problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><figure id=\"attachment_48161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48161\" style=\"width: 565px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48161 size-full\" title=\"Phosphorus chemical symbol on cannabis leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lack-excess-or-lock-phosphorus-marihuana.jpg\" alt=\"Phosphorus chemical symbol on cannabis leaves\" width=\"575\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lack-excess-or-lock-phosphorus-marihuana.jpg 575w, https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lack-excess-or-lock-phosphorus-marihuana-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phosphorus chemical symbol on cannabis leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Phosphorus (P)<\/b> is one of the 3 essential <b>macro elements in the feeding of marijuana plants<\/b>, its importance is vital and when plants can not assimilate it properly because of <b>deficiencies, excesses, or blockages<\/b> of this nutrient, the most normal thing is that there is a loss in the total production of the grow. So that this problem never happens in your<a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/en\/1060-grow-tents\"> grow tent<\/a> or in your outdoor garden, we have created this article where we will review its functions, the best way to use it, and the mistakes that are often made, Interesting right? Well, I won&#8217;t make you wait any longer&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%E2%9B%B3_Why_does_a_lack_of_phosphorus_appear_in_marijuana_plants\" title=\"\u26f3 Why does a lack of phosphorus appear in marijuana plants?\">\u26f3 Why does a lack of phosphorus appear in marijuana plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%E2%9C%A8_Visible_symptoms_of_a_phosphorus_deficiency_in_cannabis_plants\" title=\"\u2728 Visible symptoms of a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants\">\u2728 Visible symptoms of a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%F0%9F%91%8C_Phosphorus_deficiency_in_flowering\" title=\"\ud83d\udc4c Phosphorus deficiency in flowering\">\ud83d\udc4c Phosphorus deficiency in flowering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%F0%9F%93%B2_Phosphorus_for_growing_marijuana\" title=\"\ud83d\udcf2 Phosphorus for growing marijuana\">\ud83d\udcf2 Phosphorus for growing marijuana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_How_to_correct_a_phosphorus_deficiency_in_cannabis_plants\" title=\"\ud83d\ude80 How to correct a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants?\">\ud83d\ude80 How to correct a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" 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href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"\ud83c\udfaf Frequently Asked Questions\">\ud83c\udfaf Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#What_is_phosphorus_for_in_plants\" title=\"What is phosphorus for in plants?\">What is phosphorus for in plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/#How_to_contribute_phosphorus_to_plants_in_an_organic_way\" title=\"How to contribute phosphorus to plants in an organic way?\">How to contribute phosphorus to plants in an organic way?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%AD%90_The_importance_of_phosphorus_in_cannabis_crops\"><\/span>\u2b50 The importance of phosphorus in cannabis crops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After nitrogen and potassium, phosphorus is the most important element of all the nutrients that marijuana plants consume from the ground. There are several phases of the cultivation of this plant where phosphorus plays a very important role, such as in the <b>germination of the seeds, the development of the root system, the vegetative growth, and especially during the flowering and fattening of the buds<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>A good part of the energy that the plant accumulates thanks to the photosynthesis process, does so in the form of phosphorus, which is later used to perform <b>a series of fundamental functions<\/b>, such as the ones you can see below\u00a0:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pfbrown\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Formation of Phytin as a phosphorus store for the germination phase<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">rooting and tillering of plants and cuttings<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enhances theImproves nitrogen assimilation during the vegetative growth phase<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Intervenes in photosynthesis and other processes such as respiration, synthesis, and the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Form part of the enzymes responsible for transporting energy through the plant<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It is an essential component of the cell membrane<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An essential component in the flowering and maturation of buds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9B%B3_Why_does_a_lack_of_phosphorus_appear_in_marijuana_plants\"><\/span>\u26f3 Why does a lack of phosphorus appear in marijuana plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The lack of phosphorus can appear for different reasons, either because <b>there is not enough availability<\/b> of it, because of the blockage caused by the <b>excess of other elements<\/b>, by an <b>excess of salts<\/b> in the substrate, or by an <b>incorrect PH<\/b> in the irrigation water or from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>The plant takes phosphorus and other nutrients from the earth until they are exhausted, and in crops that use an inert substrate such as coconut fiber or arlite, or others that do not directly have soil such as aeroponic, <b>all the phosphorus must be given through the nutrient solution<\/b> of irrigation. An excess of salts in the substrate prevents the correct assimilation of all the nutrients present in the soil, as does too high or too low a PH in the substrate or irrigation water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_Visible_symptoms_of_a_phosphorus_deficiency_in_cannabis_plants\"><\/span>\u2728 Visible symptoms of a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When a plant suffers from a phosphorus deficiency, it shows it in the <b>stems, petioles, and older leaves<\/b>, since it is a mobile element and when it is missing to form new shoots it takes it from the reserves of the oldest leaves. On the stems somecan appear <b>colored lines<\/b> vertically, <b>the petioles turn purple or reddish<\/b>, and appear on the leaves&#8217; necrotic<b> or bluish areas<\/b>. These colorations are due to the concentration of anthocyanins and chlorophyll caused by the accumulation of sugars.<\/p>\n<p>Other consequences of the lack of phosphorus in marijuana plants are a <b>slowdown in the rate of development, the loss of leaves, a poor and weak root system, a greater propensity to diseases, and a decrease in resistance to cold<\/b> and other types of stress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8C_Phosphorus_deficiency_in_flowering\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc4c Phosphorus deficiency in flowering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The biggest problems caused by a phosphorus deficiency in marijuana crops occur during the flowering stage, since in this phase it <b>is essential for a correct formation of the buds<\/b>. Sometimes the biggest problem is caused by an accumulation of salts in the substrate, collapsed from so many fertigation that we give it until then.<\/p>\n<p>One way to avoid this is <b>by transplanting to a larger capacity pot just before changing the photoperiod<\/b> to flowering, so that the roots have more space to grow and the substrate is as clean as possible of salts before reaching the most critical moment. of the crop. In this way, the plant will have food in the soil and you can delay the application of high doses of fertilizers until approximately the fourth week of flowering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B2_Phosphorus_for_growing_marijuana\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf2 Phosphorus for growing marijuana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pfgreen\">Specific substrates for growing marijuana based on land usually contain enough phosphorus reserves to last<b>from 2 to 6 weeks<\/b>, always and when using soft water and correcting the PH of course. Once that time has passed, you have to transplant or <b>start adding as much phosphorus as the rest of the nutrients in liquid format with the irrigation water.<\/b><\/div>\n<p>The &#8220;type soil<a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/en\/7863-all-mix-biobizz-earth.html\">All Mix<\/a>&#8220;has enough food to last for about 1 month without the need to add fertilizers, but if you work with &#8220;Light Mix&#8221; type substrate you will have to start fertigation after approximately 15 days, and <b>this must be done. Take it into account so that the lack of phosphorus does not appear in your plants<\/b>. The non-specific substrate for cannabis is not advisable in this case, sometimes trying to save a few euros all you get is a horrible harvest, so <b>I strongly recommend that you always use special marijuana soil <\/b>from a well-known brand.<\/p>\n<p>The special liquid fertilizers for cannabis indicate the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium they contain (NPK) and usually also carry a balanced distribution of secondary nutrients and microelements. Their composition varies depending on the phase of the crop, since <b>in vegetative growth they need more nitrogen, and during flowering they consume more phosphorus and potassium<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_How_to_correct_a_phosphorus_deficiency_in_cannabis_plants\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude80 How to correct a phosphorus deficiency in cannabis plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you use fertilizers and substrate for cannabis from well-known brands, follow their nutrition table, irrigate with soft water, and adjust the PH, it is very difficult for a lack of phosphorus or any other element to arise, in this there are no secrets. But if you are unlucky enough to suffer from this problem, <b>the first thing you have to see is if you are doing all this right<\/b>, look at the status and expiration date of the products just in case, you will have to calibrate the PH and EC meters to rule out that they are giving bad readings, and make sure you have all the correct environmental parameters.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of doing everything properly, we can think that <b>the genetics you are growing is more feast or needs a greater amount of phosphorus<\/b> for the specific phase of the crop in which it is, so we can increase the dose of fertilizers a little before trying other possible solutions. To correct deficiencies as soon as possible, it is best to <b>apply fast-absorbing mineral fertilizers<\/b>, in this case <a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/en\/3923-hesi--phosphorus-plus.html\">Phosphorus Plus from Hesi<\/a> is a good solution.<\/p>\n<p>If it does not improve like this, the problem is probably in the root system, possibly due to a blockage or excess salts in the substrate, and the best way to correct this problem is with a <a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-washing-roots-and-start-over\/\"><b>root wash<\/b><\/a><b> and the use of enzymes<\/b> regularly. After washing, the ideal is to add the nutrients indicated in the specific cultivation table in that phase of the cultivation, and wait to see if the plants improve<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Phosphorus_blockage_Why_does_it_occur\"><\/span>\u2705 Phosphorus blockage Why does it occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An <b>excess of calcium, zinc, and \/ or iron in the soil or irrigation water<\/b>, can lead to a lack of phosphorus by blocking. This is due to the fact that there are synergistic or antagonistic relationships between nutrients, so an excess of one can cause a lack of another.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with deficiencies caused by blockages is that we can often confuse them with the deficit of the nutrient itself, so we usually add more fertilizers, accentuating the problem in many cases. That is why I told you before that <b>it is best to discard reasons from the most obvious to the most rare<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%BE_Excess_phosphorus_in_marijuana_plants\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc7e Excess phosphorus in marijuana plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When we give the plants more phosphorus than they need, an excess of this element is produced, and this causes a series of problems. The greatest of all is that it <b>prevents a correct absorption of other nutrients such as calcium or magnesium, and above all it blocks iron, copper, and zinc<\/b>, so the typical deficiencies of these will be shown.<\/p>\n<p>The excess of phosphorus occurs especially during the fattening phase of the buds, when we add to the irrigation the classic PK 13-14, Bloombastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/en\/2368-monster-bloom-grotek.html\">Monster Bloom<\/a>, and all those products based on phosphorus and potassium that we apply as if there were no tomorrow to try to get the largest possible harvest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pfgreen\"><b>To solve the excess of phosphorus, it is necessary to wash the roots as soon as possible<\/b>, if possible with soft water and the pH corrected, and from that moment on, apply the fertilizers with a more moderate dosage or by spacing their use.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48177\" style=\"width: 565px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48177 size-full\" title=\"Infographic summary of phosphorus deficiency or excess of phosphorus in the cannabis plant\" src=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/phosphorus-excess-lack.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic summary of phosphorus deficiency or excess of phosphorus in the cannabis plant\" width=\"575\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/phosphorus-excess-lack.jpg 575w, https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/phosphorus-excess-lack-134x300.jpg 134w, https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/phosphorus-excess-lack-456x1024.jpg 456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Infographic summary of phosphorus deficiency or excess of phosphorus in the cannabis plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%A5_Conclusion\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd25 Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today we have seen <b>the importance of phosphorus in marijuana crops<\/b>, how to detect its <b>deficiency, excess, or blockage, and how to solve them<\/b>. Remember that more is not better, and deficiencies are often better solved than excesses, so don&#8217;t go overboard with fertilizers and follow the cultivation tables of the fertilizer brands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_phosphorus_for_in_plants\"><\/span>What is phosphorus for in plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During the germination phase and the first stages of plant growth, it favors the formation of roots and fortifies the root system, something essential for the perfect development of cannabis. During the vegetative period and pre-flowering it stimulates general vigor and helps increase the thickness and resistance of trunks and branches. It accelerates the process of the change to flowering and stimulates the production of inflorescences, causing a more exuberant flowering and buds of greater size and weight. Apart from all this, phosphorus is involved in many of the key functions of plants, and provides greater resistance to cold and pathogens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_contribute_phosphorus_to_plants_in_an_organic_way\"><\/span>How to contribute phosphorus to plants in an organic way?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many growers who prefer to grow marijuana organically, and it has many advantages in general, but it has the disadvantage of its slower assimilation. In this article we have seen that the best way to correct phosphorus deficiencies is with mineral fertilizers, but these are not valid for organic cultivation. With this in mind, the best way to provide organic phosphorus to plants is by adding bat guano and hardwood ash to the substrate before transplanting. In the case of wanting to solve a phosphorus deficiency organically, I advise you to try <a href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/en\/6220-guano-liquid-extract-guanokalong-natural-and-organic.html\">Guanokalong liquid bat guano<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:left' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> &nbsp; Phosphorus (P) is one of the 3 essential macro elements in the feeding of marijuana plants, its importance is vital and when plants can not assimilate it properly because of deficiencies, excesses, or blockages of this nutrient, the most &#8230; <a title=\"The phosphorus marijuana crops, deficiencies, excesses, and other problems\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/pevgrow.com\/blog\/en\/excess-or-lack-of-phosphorus-in-the-marijuana-plant\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The phosphorus marijuana crops, deficiencies, excesses, and other problems\">Leer m\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":48162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"BlogPosting","footnotes":""},"categories":[303],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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