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To make the soil more nutrient rich is the reason for using fertilizers. Fertilizers make soil more fertile. They do so by adding nutrients that are necessary to the health and well being of soil food web critters, soil, and plants. The most common nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. They respectively contribute to above ground growth of shoots, below ground growth of roots, and proper flowering and fruiting.

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