Mango
  • Banana
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Chili
  • Citrus
  • Lettuce
  • Maize
  • Mango
  • Melons
  • Oats
  • Onions
  • Pepper
  • Potatoes
  • Raspberries
  • Rice
  • Strawberry
  • Tobacco
  • Tomato

Calcium deficiency made worse by

  • Acidic soils
  • Sandy or light soils (leaching)
  • Acid peat soils
  • Soils rich in sodium
  • Soils rich in aluminium
  • Drought conditions
  • Fruit high in nitrogen or potassium
  • Large fruit

Calcium is important for

  • Structure, stability and permeability of cell membranes
  • Regulation of enzyme systems
  • Alongside potassium responsible for regulation of stomata
  • Gives plants more resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
  • Proper development of leaves and fruit
  • Prevention of post harvest decay