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Horticulture
Of or pertaining to the business, science, and technology of intensely cultivating plants for the use of humans.
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Fertiliser grade
Plants; Horticulture
An expression that indicates the weight percentage of plant nutrients in a fertilizer. Thus a 10-20-10 grade contains 10 percent nitrogen (N), 20 percent phosphoric acid (P2O5) and 10 percent potash ...
Fertiliser placement
Plants; Horticulture
Concentration fertiliser into a band or strip at a specific location on or below the soil surface. Examples: starter, dribble fertilization, deep banding.
Fertiliser ratio
Plants; Horticulture
The fertiliser analysis reduced to the least common denominator, which yields the ratio of N-P2O5-K2 O. For example, a 18-6-12 analysis has a 3-1-2 ratio.
Fertiliser formula
Plants; Horticulture
The quantity and grade of materials used in making a fertiliser mixture.
Fertiliser application
Plants; Horticulture
Various methods of delivery of chemical fertiliser to the soil.
Ferric
Plants; Horticulture
The form of iron in the +3 valency form (Fe+3 ). Ferric iron is the insoluble form found in most soils.
Ferrous
Plants; Horticulture
The form of iron in the +2 valency form (Fe+2). Ferrous iron is the primary form of iron plants absorb.
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