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Gardening Term

NPK

The three main plant nutrients shown on fertilizer labels: nitrogen (N) for leafy growth, phosphorus (P) for roots and flowers, and potassium (K) for overall health, flowering and fruiting. A label of 10-10-10 is balanced, while a tomato feed is higher in potassium.

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NPK — Gardening Definition · Garden Riser