In order for a plant to grow and thrive, it needs a number of different chemical elements. The most important are:
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen тАУ Available from air and water and therefore in plentiful supply Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (a.k.a. potash) тАУ The three macronutrients and the three elements you find in most packaged fertilizers
Sulfur, calcium, and magnesium тАУ Secondary nutrients
Boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc тАУ Micronutrients
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