Seedy Saturdays- Fertilizer

Fertilizer!

              Its Important to understand the numbers on fertilizer containers and how each number relates to the health of the plants. 

              First number is N for Nitrogen, Nitrogen encourages lush growth of the plants, e.g greening the grass. 

N-nitrogen 

                                   greening 

          

            Second number is P for Phosphorus, Phosphorus promotes flower production in flowers and flowering vegetables. 

P-phosphorus 

                                                       flowers 

              The Third number is K for Potassium, Potassium strengthens stems and root systems on the plants. 

K-potassium 

                                                    roots

                         

    Compost Recipe 

         mix one part moist ingredients such as 

            vegetable scraps and coffee grinds, including 

              egg shells, with three parts dry vegetation such as

         straw, dried grass, leaves, or news paper.

            DO NOT COMPOST SEEDS OR DISEASED PLANTS 

Credit to: Rodney Horticulture Society.