Title: (Optional) Determine plant nutrition requirements.
Course: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Determination should include

  - nitrogen
  - phosphorous
  - potassium
  - calcium
  - magnesium
  - sulfur
  - carbon
  - hydrogen
  - oxygen
  - the eleven micronutrients.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What are the nine elements or macronutrients essential for optimal plant growth?
  - What are the eleven elements or micronutrients essential for optimal plant growth?
  - What are the three macronutrients that are most likely imbalanced in malnourished plants?
  - How does one adjust the nutrients to an optimal level to promote plant growth?
  - What is the composition of a 20-10-20 fertilizer?
  - What are some different types of plant fertilizer?
  - Why are there different fertilizer mixes?
  - How would one determine which type of fertilizer to use for specific plants?
  - How does pH affect nutrient availability?