Over the next two episodes we will break down NPK, the acronym used to classify plant fertilizers. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The letters used to represent each of these 3 nutrients are their symbols on the periodic table of elements. This week we will focus on Nitrogen, and next week we'll talk in depth about Phosphorus and Potassium. So, welcome to our 2-part series on organic fertilizer!
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The next stop on our path towards total fertilizer enlightenment is the wonderful world of Greensand. As we learned in part one of our series, all fertilizers are rated by their NPK ratio, which indicates the percentage of Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium in the product. Greensand (0-0-3) is a great source of Potassium and works as a component of a fertilizer mix and as a stand-alone soil amendment.
Read MoreOrganic Fertilizer Breakdown Part One: Blood Meal
Welcome to our 4-part series on organic fertilizer! Over the course of this series we will break down the 4 ingredients in our custom organic fertilizer blend. Each post will highlight one of the 4 ingredients how it benefits your vegetable garden.
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