N.P.K 5:15:45 is a type of fertilizer with a specific nutrient ratio:
Breakdown:
- N (Nitrogen): 5%
- P (Phosphorus): 15%
- K (Potassium): 45%
Characteristics:
1. High Potassium Content: This fertilizer has a high potassium content, making it suitable for crops that require a lot of potassium, such as fruiting plants, tubers, and root vegetables.
2. Moderate Phosphorus Content: The moderate phosphorus content promotes healthy root development, flower and fruit formation, and overall plant growth.
3. Low Nitrogen Content: The relatively low nitrogen content suggests that this fertilizer is not ideal for crops that require a lot of nitrogen, such as leafy greens or cereals.
Suitable Crops:
1. Fruit trees (e.g., citrus, mango, apple)
2. Root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, beets)
3. Tubers (e.g., sweet potatoes, yams)
4. Flowering plants (e.g., roses, carnations, chrysanthemums)
Application:
1. Soil test to determine the specific nutrient needs of your crop.
2. Apply the fertilizer at the appropriate growth stage, usually during the fruiting or flowering stage.
