What is NPK fertiliser?

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When it comes to fertiliser products, what exactly does NPK mean?

David · Accepted Answer

The NPK stands in short for Nitrogen, Phosphorus and k for potassium the  numbers Stand for the ratio per parts this will depend on the intended use of the fertilizer.

Jamie · Answer

These three numbers form what is called the fertilizer's N-P-K ratio — the proportion of three plant nutrients in order: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). The product's N-P-K numbers reflect each nutrient's percentage by weight.

Jonathan · Answer

Hi good evening hope your well, 

Npk are plant nutrients and stands for in order: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).


Nitrogen is used by plants for lots of leaf growth and good green color. Phosphorous is used by plants to help form new roots, make seeds, fruit and flowers. It's also used by plants to help fight disease. Potassium helps plants make strong stems and keep growing fast.

Hope this helps and enjoy the rest of your day, 

Jonny.

Matthew · Answer

NPK stands for "nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium," the three nutrients that compose complete fertilizers.

Luke · Answer

NPK stands for "nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium," the three nutrients that compose complete fertilizers. You may encounter these letters when reading the contents printed on bags of fertilizer. The description of the fertilizer may not expressly say "NPK," but you will at least see a series of three numbers. These numbers correspond, respectively, to the nitrogen content, phosphorus content, and potassium content of that fertilizer. Also implied is a percentage symbol after each number because each of the three numbers represents the percentage of that nutrient in the makeup of the fertilizer.

Tamoor · Answer

Npk is nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium based fertiliser. All the ingredients are what is needed to make decomposing occur.

Michael · Answer

Npk are the 3 vital compounds a plant needs to feed on 
1.potassium 
2.phosphorus 
3.nitrogen

Stewart · Answer

Nitrogen
Potassium
Phosphate 
The 3 mail nutrients

What is NPK fertiliser?

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