Description

NPK fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that contains three essential nutrients for plant growth: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These nutrients are vital for plant development and are necessary for healthy plant growth, strong root development, and increased crop yield.

NPK fertilizer is available in various ratios, such as 10-10-10, 20-10-10, or 5-10-5, which indicate the percentage of each nutrient present in the fertilizer. Farmers and gardeners can choose the appropriate ratio based on the specific needs of their plants.

Applying NPK fertilizer helps to replenish the soil with essential nutrients, improve the health and quality of plants, and promote higher yields. It is commonly used in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping to provide plants with the necessary nutrients for optimal growth.

NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) are the main ingredients in most fertilizers. The letters NPK stand for the three major nutrients that plants need to live and grow – nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Plants need other nutrients like iron, calcium, and even chlorine, but N, P, and K are the big three. How plants respond when fertilized depends largely on the ratio between the three elements (N-P-K). To obtain the ratio, divide all three numbers on the label by the smallest number. Examples: 20-20-20 fertilizer has a 1-1-1 ratio 15-30-15 fertilizer has a 1-2-1 ratio 10-5-5 fertilizer has a 2-1-1 ratio When choosing fertilizer, it is very important to check its ratio. For instance, to encourage plants to root, you need to choose a fertilizer that is higher in phosphorous than in nitrogen or potassium, i.e. one with a 1-2-1 ratio. The following are the main fertilizer ratios used by gardeners: Rooting: 1-2-1 Flowering and fruiting: 1-1-2, 1-2-2, 2-1-2 All-purpose: 1-1-1 Leafy growth: 2-1-1, 3-1-1 N.B.: Although natural fertilizers often have different ratios from these ones, they are no less effective. Packaging: In bulk or bags / 25KG / 50 KG