2 articles on "fertilizernutrients"

Understanding the nutrients in fertilizer

Fertilizer labels always have three largely printed numbers, such as 10-10-10 fertilizer. This is called the fertilizer grade and it is a standard among all brands of fertilizers. These numbers represent the amount of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), ...

Understanding the nutrients in fertilizer

When it comes to gardening and farming, one of the most important factors to consider is the soil. Good soil is essential for healthy plant growth, but even the best soil may not contain all the nutrients that plants need. That’s where fertilizer c...