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BALANCED FERTILIZATION [1 record]

Record 1 2022-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
CONT

Crops need many essential nutrients for optimum growth, yield and quality. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur and zinc are some of the essential plant nutrients... Application of plant nutrients in optimum ratio and adequate amounts is called "balanced fertilization".

Key term(s)
  • balanced fertilisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
CONT

Les plantes d'intérieur apprécient une fertilisation équilibrée de février/mars à septembre/octobre pour favoriser la production d'un beau feuillage. Un engrais soluble tout usage, comme du 20-20-20, est tout indiqué.

Spanish

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