How Does A Nitrogen Shortage Affect Garden Plants?

Nitrogen is one of the major plant nutrients required for healthy growth. If a plant is lacking in nitrogen it will not grow rapidly or look healthy. Plants which are most susceptible to nitrogen shortages include leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach. The leaves will be pale, smaller than normal and possible blotched with reddish or purple tints. All vegetable gardens are prone to nitrogen shortages because of the demands of food plants. Rotating crops will help as will the provision of liquid feeds but a good layer of manure will help add nutrients as well as conditioning the soil and this process should not be overlooked.