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Organic vs. Conventional Trace Minerals

• Not necessarily higher in trace minerals.
• Soil quality is the decisive factor for mineral content in all crops, regardless of farming methods.
• Depleted soils used for decades in agriculture often lack a full spectrum of trace elements, affecting both organic and conventional produce.
• Standard fertilizers used in conventional farming typically supply only basic macronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium), ignoring essential trace minerals.
• Organic fertilizers and composts can improve soil biology, but if the underlying geology is deficient, the harvested vegetables will also be deficient in vital minerals.
• Genetic strain and ripeness at harvest also play significant roles in the final nutrient density of any vegetable.