NPK
The symbols for the three main chemicals in fertilizers, nitrogen, phosphorus and
Glossary Terms
Nursery Bed
An area used for germinating seeds and for establishing young plants prior to planting them in the final
Nutrients
Minerals required for healthy plant
Offset
A young plant that naturally forms at the base of the parent plant, or with bulbs, against the main
Oxygenator
An aquatic plant that releases oxygen into the
Peat
Partially decayed humus rich material often used in
Perpetual
Plants that flower almost continuously throughout a long growing
pH7
A measure of acidity in the soil. pH 7 is neutral. Below pH 7 is acid and above pH7 is
Pinching out
To encourage the growth of bushy side shoots you will need to pinch out the growing tip of the plant. This can be done with veg, flowers and herbs. Note: This …
Plug Plant
A healthy young plant rooted individually in a compost plug and ready to be planted