plant foods

Definition of plant foodsnext
plural of plant food
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fertilizers
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  • Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As a result, prices for three major fertilizers farmers use (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) have all increased by double digits, according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at financial services firm StoneX Group.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Plant foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant%20foods. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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