Nitrogen as a Nutrient

By understanding the different chemical forms of Nitrogen, we can manage root-zone pH and avoid toxic buildup of ammonium.

Plants have the ability to take up several chemical forms of Nitrogen either you apply inorganic fertilizer or organic manure. The most common are: ammonium (NH4+), which has a positive charge and nitrate (NO3-), which has a negative charge. Many commercial fertilizer mixes contain a combination of all two nitrogen forms.
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