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2. Fertilizer - Wikipedia

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   A fertilizer (American English) or fertiliser (British English) is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or other non-nutrient soil amendments. Many sources of fertilizer exist, both natural and industrially produced. [1]

3. Should You Fertilize Houseplants in Winter? Here's When to ...

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   Why Do Houseplants Need Fertilizer? Houseplant fertilizer contains essential nutrients, like phosphorous, nitrogen, and potassium , which plants need for healthy growth.

4. Nutrient management - Wikipedia

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   Nitrogen fertilizer being applied to growing corn in a contoured, no-tilled field in Iowa.. Nutrient management is the science and practice directed to link soil, crop, weather, and hydrologic factors with cultural, irrigation, and soil and water conservation practices to achieve optimal nutrient use efficiency, crop yields, crop quality, and economic returns, while reducing off-site transport ...

5. Plant nutrients in soil - Wikipedia

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   Nutrients in the soil are taken up by the plant through its roots, and in particular its root hairs.To be taken up by a plant, a nutrient element must be located near the root surface; however, the supply of nutrients in contact with the root is rapidly depleted within a distance of ca. 2 mm. [14] There are three basic mechanisms whereby nutrient ions dissolved in the soil solution are brought ...

6. Gardeners: Here's Everything You Need to Know about Using ...

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   Before fertilizing your garden here's what to know about organic fertilizers, whether you need them, and how to find the right ones for you.

7. Your Wilting Plants Need This Fertilizer ASAP - AOL

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   10-10-10 fertilizer has equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Learn about liquid and granular 10-10-10 fertilizer and when and how to use them.

8. Plant nutrition - Wikipedia

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   The use of inorganic selenium fertilizers can increase selenium concentrations in edible crops and animal diets thereby improving animal health. [31] It is useful to apply a high phosphorus content fertilizer, such as bone meal, to perennials to help with successful root formation. [6]

9. Soil fertility - Wikipedia

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   Nitrogen and potassium are also needed in substantial amounts. For this reason these three elements are always identified on a commercial fertilizer analysis. For example, a 10-10-15 fertilizer has 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent available phosphorus (P 2 O 5) and 15 percent water-soluble potassium (K 2 O). Sulfur is the fourth element that may ...