ID

SPES-199NP

Authors as Published

Mark Reiter, Associate Professor and Extension Soils and Nutrient Management

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Macro elements are used in large quantities by plants for optimal growth. Ensuring an adequate nutrient supply over the growing season and applied at proper timings with correct rates is imperative for efficient fertilizer use efficiency. For fertilizers, fully understanding what nutrient sources are available and some fertilizer basic characteristics is imperative for using nutrients economically in Virginia production systems.

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Publication Date

April 7, 2020