complete fertilizer
noun
: a fertilizer that contains the three chief plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash
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After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
When preparing soil for tomatoes, work in 2 to 3 pounds of complete fertilizer (e.g. 5-10-10 or 5-20-20) per 100 square feet of planting bed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Fertilize your plants when new growth sprouts with a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-10 or a natural organic equivalent at the rate recommended by a soil test or follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the package.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2024
In addition to adding complete fertilizer to the soil, use a soluble fertilizer like fish emulsion for transplants, especially early in the season or if the plants are not thriving.
—oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
Dry, granular forms of complete fertilizer are effective, but the liquids are easier to use.
—Sunset Magazine, 13 July 2022
Fertilize caneberries using band fertilizer, broadcast fertilizer, a complete fertilizer or manure.
—oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022
Prune gooseberries and currants; fertilize with manure or a complete fertilizer.
—oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022
This is roughly 2 to 4 pounds of complete fertilizer per inch diameter on the larger trees and half that dosage on smaller trees.
—oregonlive, 18 Dec. 2021
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
When preparing soil for tomatoes, work in 2 to 3 pounds of complete fertilizer (e.g. 5-10-10 or 5-20-20) per 100 square feet of planting bed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Fertilize your plants when new growth sprouts with a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-10 or a natural organic equivalent at the rate recommended by a soil test or follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the package.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2024
In addition to adding complete fertilizer to the soil, use a soluble fertilizer like fish emulsion for transplants, especially early in the season or if the plants are not thriving.
—oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
Dry, granular forms of complete fertilizer are effective, but the liquids are easier to use.
—Sunset Magazine, 13 July 2022
Fertilize caneberries using band fertilizer, broadcast fertilizer, a complete fertilizer or manure.
—oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022
Prune gooseberries and currants; fertilize with manure or a complete fertilizer.
—oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022
This is roughly 2 to 4 pounds of complete fertilizer per inch diameter on the larger trees and half that dosage on smaller trees.
—oregonlive, 18 Dec. 2021
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