While N-P-K is critical for the health of a plant, there
are many supplements or additives recommended for optimum plant growth. Some
examples include calcium, magnesium, sulfur, vitamins, amino acids,
hormones, potassium and enzymes. Also included are hydroponics systems cleaners and
sterilizers, salt build-up removers, biological water treatments.
Quite often you will see percentages
of nutrient compounds on fertilizer / nutrient labels - the most critical nutrients being the
N-P-K:
N = Nitrogen
P = Phosphorous
K = Potassium
Nutrients come in either dry or liquid
form. Some nutrients are designed strictly for hydroponics
gardening. Others are suited for both hydroponics and soil
applications. Still other nutrients are created for plantings in
soil only, for either indoor or outdoor
gardening.
Organics contain only natural
ingredients. Most growers prefer organic fertilizers for edible crops
such as vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. What your plants eat,
you eat. An OMRI (Organic
Materials Review Institute) listed fertilizer guarantees the
product is 100% organic.
Foliar sprays are nutrients that are
easily absorbed through a plant's leaf and are quite effective when
quick results are needed to improve a plant's health.
Supplements and nutrient
additives contain microbes, micronutrients, bacteria, amino acids
and other beneficial factors that help round out a plant's diet to
achieve optimum health.
If you're unsure of the right
nutrient application for your plants, contact us via
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