Fertilizer Numbers. What Do They Mean?
When buying fertilizer you will see on the bag label it’s particular formula for fertilizer NPK. N refers to Nitrogen, P refers to Phosphorous and K to Potassium. These three elements are the most important plant nutrients and are often referred to as primary macronutrients. They are necessary to the development and growth of all plants.
Visit http://sensiblegardening.com/fertilizer-numbers/ for more info. on what NPK really means.
Visit http://sensiblegardening.com/fertilizer-numbers/ for more info. on what NPK really means.
It's a good idea to test your soil before you start adding additional nutrients.
Phosphorous is required for seed development.
Always read and follow dilution instructions before applying any fertilizer.
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If we could convince everyone to do a soil test before they start applying things to their gardens, there would be a whole lot more happy gardens in the world.
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That so true Douglas, it's simple and inexpensive to do but hardly anybody does:) Thanks for noticing.
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