Granted. Our happy farmers have encountered the term “NPK” a lot. But what do they mean?
“NPK” stands for Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium respectively - the three major nutrients that make up the bulk of your fertilizers. Want to make sure your crops are getting the nutrition they need to do you proud, but wonder if the N, P and K give you equal benefits?
Farmer ABC: the roles of NPK
1. The role of N: Nitrogen
- Promotes healthy growth of leaves and foliage
- Helps photosynthesis and vegetative growth
- Recommended when foliage growth is more important than flowering
2. The role of P: Phosphorus
- Encourages root growth
- Aids in flowering and fruit development
- Improves crop quality, overall structural strength and seed production
3. The role of K: Potassium
- Promotes overall growth and vigor of plant
- Improves plant resistance to disease
- Encourages uptake of water for strong flowering and development of fruits
So…ready to give it a go? Greenfat is here to help. We have an extensive range of premium-grade, all-imported straight fertilizers (N: Urea, Ammonium Sulphate; P: Rock Phosphate; K: Muriate of Potash, Sulphate of Potash etc.) to meet your various NPK needs.
STOP: An important caveat is that not all type (and age) of plants have the same nutrient requirements, and you can sometimes do more harm than good when applying NPK haphazardly. In fact, applying too much nitrogen can cause your plant to put all energy into producing foliage at the expense of flowering!
But fret not, speak to our friendly sales consultants who can assist you with customized solutions. Alternatively, refer to the very wide range of Greenfat’s formulated NPK fertilizers, which have been tailored-made to the specific needs of your crops.
