Fertilizer Labels
Competency C3. Develop and manage plant growth, media, and nutritional requirements.
Description
Understanding the information provided on a standard fertilizer label. The three number sequence given on a fertilizer label indicates the relative amounts of the macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. (N-P-K.) This information can be used to calculate the amount of fertilizer to use.
Resources
- Fertilizer Labels
- How to Read a Fertilizer Label
- Plant Fertilizers
- Reading a Fertilizer Label Activity
- Using Fertilizer Labels
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Role Play, Case Study, Resource People, Supervised Study, Debate