We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Synthetic fertilizers can be tricky to use correctly because they're often quite potent. Even if you dilute them with plenty of water, they ...

While all of the Big Three nutrients work together in a plant, each does have some specific jobs. A simple trick for remembering what each component of N-P-K does is "head-arms-legs" for ...

Spring in Kona usually means the beginning of our rainy season and the days are longer and a little warmer. Longer, warmer, wetter days mean that most plants are putting out new leaves and many are ...

BOISE, Idaho — If you’ve ever purchased plant food and fertilizer at the store, you know how expensive it can be. But did you know that you can make your own at home for a fraction of the price, using ...

Plants need water throughout the year to thrive, including in the winter months if the weather is dry. While some gardeners may opt to support their plants by making their own banana water, experts ...

Plants have two separate potassium uptake systems, the transporter HAK5 and the channel AKT1. Depending on the potassium concentration in the soil, one or the other system is responsible for the ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of changing ...

A research team has now shown for the first time where and how potassium is sensed in the root and which signalling pathways coordinate the adaptation of root growth and potassium uptake to maintain ...