A chemical process in which metal ions (such as iron, zinc, or magnesium) bind to an organic molecule, forming a complex that makes the metal more easily absorbed by plants or organisms. In cannabis cultivation, chelation helps nutrients become more available to the plant, especially in conditions where they would otherwise be insoluble or inaccessible due to pH imbalances in the soil or growing medium.
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In the Wild — Example
Chelation makes nutrients more bioavailable by bonding them to organic molecules the plant can absorb more easily.
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