Fertilization Flashcards

1
Q

3 major nutrients that plants need

A

Nitrogen

Phosphorus

Potassium

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2
Q

Nitrogen is a key element in

A

Proteins

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3
Q

Nitrogen fosters

A

Green growth

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4
Q

Phosphorus gives plants

A

Energy

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5
Q

Phosphorus is necessary for

A

Growth of flowers and seeds

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6
Q

Potassium aids in

A

Protein synthesis

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7
Q

Potassium helps build

A

Strong stems and roots

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8
Q

PH reads acidity/alkalinity of _

A

Soil’s water

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9
Q

Wood ash provides strength and

A

Plant essence

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10
Q

Wood ash aids in

A

Insect control

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11
Q

A flavor enhancer for veggies, especially lettuce and tomatoes

A

Wood ash

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12
Q

How to make wood ash

A

Slow, soil covered, soft burning fire during light drizzle

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13
Q

Wood ash higher in potassium because

A

Potassium doesn’t escape easily with smoke

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14
Q

Stored in wood tight container until used

A

Wood ash

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15
Q

Exposing wood ash to air can

A

Destroy much of its nutrient value

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16
Q

When calcium and magnesium are needed, you can use

A

Dolomitic lime

17
Q

Do not use dolomitic lime to _

A

Neutralize pH of pile

18
Q

Lingo for neutralizing pH of pile

A

To sweeten

19
Q

Using dolomitic lime to neutralize pile pH can cause

A

Serious loss of nitrogen

20
Q

Crushed eggshells good for _ family

A

Cabbage

21
Q

Crushed eggshells break up

A

Clay

22
Q

Crushed eggshells release

A

Nutrients tied up in alkaline soil

23
Q

Calcium is instrumental in enabling

A

Other nutrients to be picked up more easily and effectively

24
Q

Amount of crushed dry eggshells to use per 100 sq ft

A

Up to 2lbs

25
Q

Don’t use more than _ of aged manure per year per 100sq ft

A

Half a 5-gallon bucket

26
Q

Half a 5-gallon bucket of manure is about _ pounds in dry weight

A

8.3

27
Q

Best to use manure that contains a little

A

Undecomposed sawdust