overfertilize

verb

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over·fer·til·ize | \ ˌō-vər-ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz

overfertilized; overfertilizing

Definition of overfertilize

transitive + intransitive

: to fertilize (something, such as a crop) more than is necessary or appropriate … can grow in various habitats, including soil that has been overfertilized. — Discover Don't try to force it to grow where it's not suited, don't overwater, don't overfertilize and don't get so obsessed with having a weedless yard.— Jim Auchmutey Some manures … can be tilled directly into the soil without worry of overfertilizing.— Brian Barth

Other Words from overfertilize

overfertilization \ ˌō-vər-ˌfər-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

\ noun, plural overfertilizations

… overfertilization can cause the plant to be in an undesirable state at time of harvest. — Hal Lemmon Though peonies are hearty feeders, avoid overfertilization, especially with nitrogen. — Bob Polomski

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