plant food

Definition of plant foodnext

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Recent Examples of plant food Water the shrub again to help distribute the plant food and prevent fertilizer burn. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Additionally, shoppers can find pots, plant food, home decor, t-shirts and more. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025 Anyone know the right plant food to replenish this thing before the San Diego Padres – the first-place Padres – show up at The Ravine on Friday night? Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025 Loon Peak Burroughs Fir Wood Outdoor Potting Bench With a removable sink, a deep drawer, hooks, and plenty of shelving, this potting bench is essentially a command center for gardeners with ample storage for tools, plant food, pots, seeds, and other gardening essentials. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plant food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant food
Noun
  • Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
  • The price of a bag of fertilizer has more than doubled in Disanaayake's area, from the equivalent of $15 dollars, to $37 dollars.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Drain potatoes; add to bowl with dressing and toss to coat.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, capri pants offer the more trend-forward pairing this summer, tapping into the ongoing fascination with early-2000s dressing and proportions.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 17 May 2026

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant%20food. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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