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Three of the main macronutrients that plants get from soils are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). If you buy a bag of fertilizer, there will typically be three numbers prominently placed on the bag. It describes the percentage of the fertilizer that is N, P and K.
There are many other plant nutrients that are supplied by soil.
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What are the differences between garden soil and clayey soil and sandy soil?
There are three basic types of soil, sandy soil, clay soil and garden soil. Clay soil is full of clay hence the name of the soil is clay soil. This type of soil is thick and it can hold water well but it is hard for plants to absorb nutrients because the soil is too thick. Sandy soil is full of sand . It is very easy for plants to absorb nutrients form this soil but it doesn't hold water well. Garden soil combines the two different kinds of other soil. It can hold water well as well as it gives the plants more nutrients too.
Where do plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients?
the plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients from the rainforest soil.
Does fertile soil lack nutrients?
No, just the opposite. Fertile soil HAS nutrients that can be used by plants.
What is in all soil?
I think nutrients is in all soil because without nutrients the soil couldn't help plants grow.
Why do you put seeds in soil?
There are nutrients in the soil that helps the plants grow.
What are three basic nutrients needed by plants?
Plants need sunlight, water and soil nutrients to grow. Some plants can grow in hydroponic conditions so they get their nutrients in the water and grow without the soil.
What do the plants do for the soil?
plants require nutrients from soil to grow
What are three important benifits that soil provides?
minarles and other nutrients for plants to grow
What nutrients and minerals do plants need and why?
Plants grow from what they need is the sun, soil, water, and the nutrients in the soil.
What do plants require from the soil for growth?
plants require nutrients from soil to grow
How do plants get nutrients from soil?
The soil is in the roots and soil so the plants soak them all up
What are the differences between garden soil and clayey soil and sandy soil?
There are three basic types of soil, sandy soil, clay soil and garden soil. Clay soil is full of clay hence the name of the soil is clay soil. This type of soil is thick and it can hold water well but it is hard for plants to absorb nutrients because the soil is too thick. Sandy soil is full of sand . It is very easy for plants to absorb nutrients form this soil but it doesn't hold water well. Garden soil combines the two different kinds of other soil. It can hold water well as well as it gives the plants more nutrients too.
What does soil supply for plants?
nutrients
Where do plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients?
the plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients from the rainforest soil.
How do hydroponic plants get their nutrients if they aren't grown in soil?
Hydroponic plants gather their nutrients from nutrient-enriched water as opposed to gathering their nutrients from soil. Soil itself is not essential to plant growth.
Do plants grow better in soil or clay?
soil as there are more nutrients
How plants get nutrients?
Plants get nutrients from the soil they are in. The nutrients dissolve in the water and are then absorbed from the plant's roots. Plants make food with photosynthesis.
