It assists plants in forming starches and proteins, thus promoting plant hardiness, disease resistance and a tolerance to drought and cold. It's the "all-around" number. See similar questions...

The effectiveness of KI as a specific blocker of thyroid radioiodine uptake is well established. When administered in the recommended dose, KI is effective in reducing the risk of thyroid cancer in individuals or populations at risk for inhalation or ingestion of radioiodines. KI floods the thyroid with non-radioactive iodine and prevents the uptake of the radioactive molecules, which are subsequently excreted in the urine. See similar questions...

It is advisable to check potassium levels about 2 weeks after beginning cesium, and then repeat it every two to four weeks. It is imperative that if you experience heart palpitations you have your potassium checked immediately. See similar questions...

This is the "down" number. It stimulates cell building and root growth and is particularly beneficial in helping seedlings, flowers and vegetables to develop. See similar questions...

Epiphyte's Delight is specially formulated for plants that do not need soil to grow. Nitrogen is the fertilizer component that promotes foliar growth and in many, if not most, fertilizers it is made from urea. This is fine except that this urea based nitrogen needs bacteria in soil to break it down into ammoniacal or nitrate nitrogen so that plants can use it. Since Tillandsias don't have soil, the urea nitrogen isn't broken down into the other forms and therefore the Tillandsias can't use it. See similar questions...

The pH needs to be in a proper range in order for the nutrients to be available to the plant. The optimum soil pH for boxwood is between 6.5 and 7.2. If the pH is below the recommended range, add dolomitic lime. This lime has low oxide content and will persist in the soil for 4‑7 years depending on application rates and soil type. If the pH is above 7.5, then lowering the pH would be in order. This is accomplished by adding iron sulfate. See similar questions...

The granddaddy of soil elements is potassium. Potassium is the "Cation for Anions". No, we are not turning this discussion into a chemistry class. We're just quoting a world famous botanist, who said that potassium is the locomotive which pulls the other elements around the plant and helps maintain electrical balance within the cell. Potassium is the water pressure regulator of the plant kingdom. See similar questions...

Potassium regulates blood pressure and can, in some cases, lower blood pressure in persons afflicted with essential hypertension. Increasing dietary potassium can offset the tendency of excess dietary salt to raise blood pressure. A low to normal potassium intake encourages this sodium-induced hypertensive state. Potassium intake in the typical American diet is considered deficient and most diets are inversely high in sodium. 2.25 times more Potassium should ideally be consumed than Sodium. See similar questions...

A State considering the use of potassium iodide would at least review the regulation (66 FR 5427; January 19, 2001 ), the Federal Policy on the Use of Potassium Iodide, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines "Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies," the FEMA guidelines, and the NRC disclaimer, and would briefly deliberate the State's position on the use of potassium iodide by the general public in the unlikely event of a severe nuclear reactor . See similar questions...

Potassium Nitrate is a chemical compound. In toothpaste, it is the active ingredient that penetrates through the teeth to relieve the pain from sensitive nerves inside teeth. Additionally, it is the FDA approved ingredient to treat tooth hypersensitivity. See similar questions...

For best results we recommend the use of our slow release Forest and Landscape Tree Fertilizer Pills. You can order those by calling our offices. See similar questions...

Answer: To control weeds, you can over-seed your lawn twice a year (early spring & early fall) to help prevent weed growth. Mowing your lawn high (4-inches or more) shades out most weed seeds and prevents them from germinating, while also slowing growth (for less frequent mowing) and strengthening the immune system of the grass. Keeping your grass unstressed by providing proper light, water, and nutrients will produce a crop of very thick turf. See similar questions...

When you see 30-10-10 this means you have 30% Nitrogen (N), 10% Phosphorus (P), and 10% Potassium (K). High nitrogen fertilizer is needed for orchids grown in bark, since bark tends to rob the plant of nitrogen. See similar questions...

Each time you plant in the EarthBox, use two cups of a dry granular fertilizer or plant food for vegetables. The three numbers of the elements making up the fertilizer content should be in the range of 5 to 15; i.e., 12-8-10, 10-10-10. After you have applied the fertilizer stripe, no additional fertilizer will be needed. See similar questions...

Organic fertilizers will not break down as readily when soil temperatures are cool due to reduced microbial activity. See similar questions...