Plant Nutrients

All about Plant Nutrients

All plants need three primary base plant nutrients on a regular basis throughout their life cycle: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These three macro-nutrients are usually displayed on the packaging of plant nutrients as NPK ratio.

Nitrogen (N) - Nitrogen is very mobile in the soil, and nitrogen in the form of nitrate has a tendency to leach away from the root zone. 

Phosphorus (P) - Phosphorus is essential in energy transformations in the plant. Phosphorus is usually associated with flowers, fruiting, and carbohydrate storage in roots, tubers, and bulbs.

Potassium (K) - Potassium is essential for photosynthesis, regulating cell turgidity, respiration, and water movement in the plant. Adequate potassium fertilization helps plants cope with drought stress, increases disease resistance, improves winter hardiness, and improves crop quality.

RESOURCES:

- Learn more about Plant Nutrients HERE!
- Canadian Garden Supply Hydroponic Supplies Blog!