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World Service,01 Aug 2001,13 mins

Fertiliser

Growing Science

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There are three main ingredients plants need for growth. They are collectively known as NPK (nitrates, phosphates and potassium). Visiting the Royal Horticultural Society to get the low-down on the many different types of fertilisers available. This is a programme from the BBC World Service Archive and was originally broadcast in 2001.

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