Fertilizer is a substance that is added to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients for growth. It helps plants grow faster and produce more fruits or flowers.
Think of fertilizer as a vitamin supplement for plants. Just like how taking vitamins can make you healthier and stronger, adding fertilizer to the soil gives plants the nutrients they need to thrive.
Nutrients: Substances like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are essential for plant growth.
Organic Fertilizer: Fertilizers made from natural materials such as compost or manure.
Synthetic Fertilizer: Fertilizers made from chemical compounds in a laboratory.
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