Fertilizer Key Terms

3. A type of fertilizer that is in liquid form and is applied to the soil surface or foliage of plants.
5. A type of fertilizer that is in a dry, granular form and is applied to the soil surface, either by broadcasting or using a fertilizer spreader.
7. A type of fertilizer that is in tablet form and is inserted into the soil near the roots of plants.
8. A substance used to enrich soil and promote plant growth by providing essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
9. A device used to inject fertilizer directly into the root zone of plants.
10. A type of fertilizer that is derived from natural sources, such as compost or animal manure.
11. A form of fertilizer that is made up of small, granular pellets that are applied to the soil surface.
13. A condition where plants have not been given enough fertilizer, which can lead to poor growth and nutrient deficiencies.
16. A condition where plants have been given too much fertilizer, which can lead to nutrient imbalances and other problems.
17. A horticultural technique where fertilizer is applied to the soil around the base of plants, to provide nutrients to the root zone.
18. A horticultural technique where fertilizer is mixed into the soil before planting.

1. The process by which nitrogen is transformed from one form to another in the soil, through the actions of various microorganisms and other biological processes.
2. A horticultural technique where fertilizer is sprayed on the leaves of plants to provide nutrients to the plant through absorption by the leaves.
4. A type of fertilizer that is manufactured chemically, rather than derived from natural sources.
6. A type of fertilizer that dissolves readily in water and can be applied as a liquid to the soil or foliage of plants.
12. A horticultural technique where fertilizer is applied to the soil surface, either by broadcasting or using a fertilizer spreader.
14. A horticultural technique where fertilizer is applied to the soil surface around the base of plants, to provide nutrients to the root zone.
15. A horticultural technique used to apply fertilizer to the roots of plants by making holes in the soil near the root zone and inserting fertilizer pellets or spikes.