Fertilizer Basics
What does NPK stand for?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
If a fertilizer is labeled 5-10-5, what is the % of Nitrogen?
5%
What is the purpose of the fruit for the plant?
Protect the seed and help it be dispersed to new locations.
Sexual propagation is the reproducing of plants from _____.
Seeds
The first number on a fertilizer label gives you what percentage?
% of Nitrogen in that product.
If a fertilizer is labeled 5-10-0, what nutrient is missing?
Potassium
What is the function of a leaf?
Conduct photosynthesis which makes food for the plant from sunlight.
Planting depth depends on the _____ of the seeds.
size
Name one fundamental process phosphorus contributes to.
Rooting or Setting Flower Buds
If you purchased a 10 pound bag of fertilizer labeled 10-10-10, it would contain how many pounds of potassium?
1 lb.
Why are petals of flowers colorful?
To attract pollinators.
What is one type of asexual propagation?
Cuttings, Layering, Division/Separation, Budding, Grafting, Tissue Culture
Fertilizers that contain all three major nutrients are considered _________.
If you purchased a 20 pound bag of fertilizer labeled 5-20-15, how many pounds of nitrogen would it contain?
1 lb.
Is the pistil the female or male reproductive system in plants?
Female
What is germination?
The development of a plant from a seed.
What does potassium contribute to plants?
Overall Health and Vigor
What percentage of potassium would be in a fertilizer labeled 7-21-7?
7%
What parts make up the stamen?
What are the 3 main parts of a seed?
Seed Coat, Endosperm, Embryonic Plant