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In soil, calcium replaces hydrogen (H) ions from the surface of soil to reduce acidity
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Calcium facilitates the movement of N-P-K and other nutrients into the plant system.
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For this reason, it has been referred to as the “trucker” of all minerals. Without plant available calcium, a farmer cannot achieve maximum yield
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Calcium also improves soil structure, tilth and aeration, encourages root growth, builds strong cell walls, facilitates nitrogen-fixing bacteria, increases disease resistance and stimulates beneficial soil microbes.
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Calcium strengthens the cell walls of plants. It activates enzymes and is a structural component of cell walls.
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It Influences water movement in cells and is necessary for cell growth and division.
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Some plants must have calcium to take up nitrogen and other minerals.
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Calcium, once deposited in plant tissue, is immobile (no translocated) so there must be a constant supply for growth.
