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Categories: Fertilizer Nutrients, Macronutrients

Acronym for the three major plant nutrients contained in manure, compost, and fertilizers. N stand for nitrogen, P for phosphorus, and K for potassium.

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Fertilizer Basics
Glossary: NPK
How to read a Fertilizer Label
The Role of Potassium (K)
Potassium is a chemical element with symbol K (derived from Neo-Latin, kalium) and atomic number 19. It was first isolated from potash, the ashes of plants, from which its name derives.