The Big 3 - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium

1. The Big 3 - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium It is the cultivated agricultural land of the earth that sustains human life and prosperity. Plants provide food, fiber, shelter, and many other benefits, and fertilizers play a key role in this process. Fertilizers are needed more than ever to increase the production of corn and keep people nourished and healthy. Every growing plant needs 17 essential elements to reach its full genetic potential. Of these 17, 14 are absorbed by plants from soil and the remaining 3 are absorbed by air and water. Generations of soil science have given us knowledge of how to test soil for nutrients, how plants absorb them, and how to optimally exchange those nutrients after harvest. is. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or NPK fertiliser are the "big three" macronutrients in commercial fertilizers. Each of these basic nutrients plays an important role in plant nutrition. Nitrogen is considered the most important nutrient, and plants absorb more nitrogen than any other element. Nitrogen is essential to ensure that plants are healthy during development and nutritious after harvest. Below is a picture of nitrogen-deficient corn. Phosphorus, the second of the Big 3, is related to plants' ability to use and store energy, including the process of photosynthesis. It is also necessary for plants to grow and develop normally. Phosphorus in commercial fertilizers comes from phosphate rock. Below is a picture of phosphorus-deficient corn. Potassium is the third most important nutrient in commercial fertilizers. It increases plant disease resistance and plays an important role in improving yield and overall quality. Potassium also protects plants in cold and dry weather, strengthens the root system, and prevents wilting. Below is a picture of potassium-deficient corn.