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Depends on the formulation of the fertilizer in question.
Generally the most commonly produced fertiliser blends are "NPK" type fertilisers.
These contain the three main "macro-nutrients" that plants require for growth - namely Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Potassium (K) - the NPK notation is the chemical element as per the Periodic Table.
The amount or ratio of NP and K varies according to the formulation that is manufactured and according to the purpose of the fertiliser.
Nitrogen - encourages green shoot formation
Phosphates - aid in the establishment of a good root system
Potassium - is used in flower and fruit formation
For example a fertiliser NPK 10-10-10 can be produced, this has equal parts NPK and can be considered a "balanced fertiliser", another formulation such as NPK 3-1-5 is designed to promote shoot (green) growth and flowering and fruiting - and only offers a small percentage of Phosphate for root development.
Advanced formula of chemical fertilisers can also contain Trace Elements (normally denoted by +TE after the NPK on the packaging). These provide the equally necessary micro-elements for growth (Copper, Boron, Manganese etc.) but in much smaller quantities than the NPK portion.
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∙ 13y agoNPK types contain Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium
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Is fertilizer a plant?
Yes, fertilizer is a plant mineral.Specifically, fertilizer contains minerals. The minerals derive from plants when the fertilizers are considered organic. They derive from artificial, chemical or synthetic ingredients when the fertilizers are considered inorganic.
Is natural or chemical fertilizer better?
Organic fertilizer is only a source of nitrogen; chemical manmade fertilizers can offer nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and other microelements. These fertilizers are stable and can be easily transported at long distances. Natural fertilizers are insufficient for all the world.
Is Dacron natural or manmade?
it is manmade
Who uses oragnic fertilizers?
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What is the difference between manmade and natural recourse?
that manmade is what human makes natural is somthing earth makes
Is glass manmade or natural?
Glass is manmade. It is a combination of silica and other ingredients depending on the nature of modern glass that is required.
What ingredients are in both fertilizer and soap?
lye.
What are the key ingredients in fertilizer?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
What is the ingredients of Christmas Island rock phosphate fertilizer?
what function of christmas island rock phosphate fertilizer
Will fertilizer explode?
Ingredients derived from it can be used to make a bomb, but it is not unstable in it's fertilizer form. For example, it was used to make the Oklahoma City bomb.
Is fertilizer a plant?
Yes, fertilizer is a plant mineral.Specifically, fertilizer contains minerals. The minerals derive from plants when the fertilizers are considered organic. They derive from artificial, chemical or synthetic ingredients when the fertilizers are considered inorganic.
Is fertilizer a plant mineral?
Yes, fertilizer is a plant mineral.Specifically, fertilizer contains minerals. The minerals derive from plants when the fertilizers are considered organic. They derive from artificial, chemical or synthetic ingredients when the fertilizers are considered inorganic.
Is natural or chemical fertilizer better?
Organic fertilizer is only a source of nitrogen; chemical manmade fertilizers can offer nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and other microelements. These fertilizers are stable and can be easily transported at long distances. Natural fertilizers are insufficient for all the world.
What ingredients are in potting soil?
peat, vermiculite, sometimes sand, and some form of slow release fertilizer
What does chemical fertilizers contain?
Chemicals? There are many kinds of chemical fertilizer and they all contain different ingredients.
What are the main nutrients ingredients in fertilizer?
Fertilizer most often consists of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), as well as potassium (K).
Is Dacron natural or manmade?
it is manmade
