Fertilizer Labels

Segment: 7. Soils & Plant Nutrition, Standard: Develop and implement a fertilization plan for specific plants or crops. (Technical II.B.3)

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.

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Teaching Methods

Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Role Play, Case Study, Resource People, Supervised Study, Debate

 

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