When the nutrients around the root zone are depleted, plants suffer. Without regular nutrients, growth slows, flowering is inhibited, and the plant becomes vulnerable to pests and disease.
Dietary preferences
There are three main food groups that plants need for vigorous growth (expressed as N-P-K.) Each nutrient is responsible for different types of growth and aspects of plant health. All are essential in varying amounts.
- N - Nitrogen promotes leaf and stem growth. It’s important for evergreens, foliage plants and ornamental grasses.
- P - Phosphorous relates to flower and fruit production, which is crucial to fruit trees, roses and ornamental berry-producing shrubs.
- K - Potassium helps a plant’s immune system fight disease, and also helps fruit to ripen more quickly.
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