Fertilizers

Fertilizers can provide the nutrients necessary for plant growth. It is generally applied to the soil or leaves of plants to promote their rapid growth and development. They generally come in three basic forms - dry, soluble and time-release fertilizers. Water soluble fertilizer can be dissolved. On the other hand, time-release fertilizers can come in dry and soluble form, released slowly over a period of time.. Fertilizers can provide the nutrients necessary for plant growth. ... fertilizer components. Whether organic or synthetic, the main components of fertilizers are nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, commonly referred to as NPK. … Nitrogen (N) … Phosphorus (P) … Potassium (K) … Appreciated macronutrients and micronutrients.