What does each nutrient in fertilizer do?

Answer by  Supriya36 (48)

Fertilizers contain various macronutrients that help to sustain plant life. All contain the three nutrients essential for a healthy plant: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen makes plants grow quickly. Phosphorus is most beneficial for root growth and blooming. Potassium is beneficial in keeping diseases at bay. Other nutrients found in fertilizers are calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron and zinc

Answer by  NikkiG92 (38)

Nitrogen (N) is responsible for providing lush, leafy growth. Phosphrous (P) helps produce healthy roots and promotes flower and fruit formation. Potassium (k) helps with overall plant vigor and health.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

The nutrient in the fertilizer provides for and stimulates the growth of the plant. Some nutrients will thicken the roots.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, nutrient gives the essential minerals that are required for plants to grow. In such cases, in fertilizer, it helps enrich the soil

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, called fertilizer macronutrients, are the basics. Next are the secondary macronutrients that include sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. Also present are micronutrients called trace minerals. Nitrogen makes it grow, phosphorus encourages rooting thru production, and potassium helps prevent plant disease. These three represent the numbers on bag.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

The only way to truly find that out is to contact the company that makes that particular fertilizer and tell them exactly what you want to know and they will send you a book that will have all the details you will need to answer all your questions.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It gives the soil and the plants in it everything they need and far as nutrition. But the thing you need to watch out for when you use it is the amount and temperature of the water you are using with it.

Answer by  sathu (157)

Each nutrient in fertilizer increase the soil organisms by providing micronutrient for orgsnisms such as fungal mycorrizha which made plants to absorb the nutrients properly. Chemical mutrients are also increase the power of fertilizer for plant growth.

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

The (3) common fertilizer macronutrients: N/Nitrogen: Essential component of proteins, deficiency stunts growth. P/Phosphorous: Essential component of Adenosine-triphosphate(ATP, cellular-energy) for photosynthesis & biosynthesis. K/Potassium: regulates leaf-pore/stomata opening/closing (water regulation).

Answer by  Lordschild (1398)

Nitrogen (N) has a large influence on the vegetative growth of the plant. Phosphorus (P) helps with the cells that develop fruits and seeds as well as root growth. Potassium (K) is necessary for normal cell division and many cell functions such as development of chlorophyll.