Fertilizers
Plant Nutrition
Like any living thing, plants need the proper nutrition to grow and thrive. But if you have never thought of fertilizer before, you probably find yourself at a loss as to how to apply it. In its simplest terms, fertilizer is a naturally occurring organic or inorganic material that, through being added to soil, provides nutrients essential for plant health. When choosing a fertilizer for your garden, you have a variety of options – organic or chemical – which can be applied in either liquid or solid form.
Fertilizer Explained
Fertilizer numbers are important in determining the nutrient content of fertilizers. However, in their various forms, they can be confusing to understand and confusing to compare. The numbers on fertilizer packages tell you how much nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) are in it. These three numbers on the package represent the N-P-K ratio of the fertilizer.
So what does each element do for the plant?
Nitrogen
Nitrogen is mainly used for the production of proteins and chlorophyll. Plants need nitrogen to make amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins help build strong stems, leaves, and roots which support plant growth and strength against stresses such as high wind and heavy rain.
Phosphorous
Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient in plant nutrition. It is essential for vegetative growth and it also has a major impact on flowering and fruiting. Phosphorous is a key component in DNA and RNA; it also plays a significant role in energy transfer within the cell.
Potassium
Potassium is a mineral, an essential nutrient that is required by plants’ overall health. Potassium deficiency can occur when the soil pH is too high or there is too much available nitrogen. Having enough potassium will lead to a plant with greater stress tolerance.
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