Farmers try to balance the big three nutrients for plant growth: nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) since they are known to increase crop yields. However, for good soil health and good plant health; the secondary nutrients: calcium (Ca) Sulfur (S) Magnesium (Mg) and micronutrients are also important. Calcium (Ca) is the third most plant abundant nutrient and is a major regulator of plant hormones for plant growth and yield. However, to get Ca into the plant, you need boron (B) a micronutrient. Boron (B) is like a bus driver hauling Ca into the plant. Unfortunately, there needs to be a soil balance because Ca ties up B and vice versa. So too much of either one or too little causes poor growth and low yields. Adequate Ca promotes more roots, bigger shoots, bigger leaves, more flowers, more pollen and ultimately higher yields. Sulfur (S) is another important nutrient especially for building critical plant amino acids. As an electron donor, S helps plants control light int...