SOIL NUTRIENTS

Soil consists of organic matter, such as decomposing animals and plants and rock.

Soil is the main source of nutrients. It is the essential need by plants for growth.

Some main nutrients are there in soil

·         Nitrogen (N)

·         Phosphorus (P)

·         Potassium (K)

·         Iron

·         Potassium

·         Magnesium

·         Calcium

·         Sulfur

 Together make these Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium combo known as - NPK.

NUTRIENTS OF SOILS GET INTO DIFFERENT WAYS

·      Decomposed animal waste

·      Dead plants

·      The atmosphere Change

·    Weathering of rocks

     Bacteria conversions

HOW TO INCREASE THE SOIL NUTRIENTS?

·         Compost

·         Manures

·         Dry Leaves 

·         Tree roots

·         Nitrogen-fixing plant