Fertilisers 101: Everything You Need to Know

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What Are Fertilisers?

Fertilisers are substances that supply essential nutrients to plants, helping them grow faster, stronger, and healthier. These nutrients may not always be available in sufficient amounts in natural soil — that’s where fertilisers come in.

The Big Three:

 – Nitrogen: Promotes leafy green growth
– Phosphorus: Supports strong roots, flowers, and fruit

– Potassium: Improves plant health, drought resistance, and disease tolerance

Example: A fertiliser labeled 20-20-20 contains 20% of each nutrient — ideal for balanced, all-round plant feeding.

Types of Fertilisers & When to Use Them

Liquid Fertilisers

Fast-acting and ideal for regular feeding. Perfect for indoor plants, leafy greens, and hydroponic systems.

🌟40% OFF🌟 All Purpose Plant Liquid Fertiliser NPK 20-20-20 & Micro Nutrients

Powdered Fertilisers

Highly concentrated, economical, and ideal for outdoor crops, hydroponics, and general plant feeding.

NPK 20-20-20 Powder Soluble Nutrient Plant Fertsiler & Micro Nutrients

Custom NPK Blends

Need specific ratios for your crop, soil, or setup? We offer made-to-order NPK mixes for commercial use.

Cal-Mag Hydroponic Nutrients Fertiliser

High-Performance Hydroponic Formulas

Specialised nutrients tailored for soilless setups — balanced for rapid growth and productivity.

Commercial Hydroponic Nutrients Hydroponic Plant Grow Part A & B

Why Micronutrients Matter

Micronutrients play a crucial role in plant resilience, productivity, and nutrient uptake.

Cell wall strength, fruit development

Core element in chlorophyll, photosynthesis

Hormone balance, root growth

Supports Respiration & immunity

 

Micronutrient deficiencies often show up as yellowing leaves, stunted growth, or poor flowering — even if NPK levels are good.

Choosing the Right Fertiliser

Plant type

Flowers, vegetables, lawns, or trees — each plant type needs different nutrients and feeding styles.

Growth Stage

Choose based on where your plant is — seedling, growing, flowering, or fruiting — for targeted support.

Soil Condition

Is your soil nutrient-poor or already rich? The right fertiliser will balance and correct deficiencies.

Application Method

Spraying, irrigation, or mixing — each method benefits from the right fertiliser type and formulation.

Need help deciding? Our team can recommend the perfect formula for your setup.

How It Works

Add to Water

Mix the recommended amount into your watering can

Feed Your Plants

Apply directly to the soil or spray onto leaves

Watch Them Thrive

See healthier, greener, and faster-growing plants in no time

When to Apply: Seasonal Fertiliser Guide

Season What to Use Why It Works
🌱 Spring High-N or Balanced (e.g. 20-20-20) Kickstart leafy growth and early roots
☀️ Summer Bloom/Fruit Boost (e.g. 4-18-38 + CalMag) Supports flowering, fruiting, and resilience
🍂 Autumn Root Boost / Low-N (e.g. 3-12-12) Prepares for dormancy, strengthens roots
❄️ Winter Minimal feeding Avoid overfeeding during dormancy

Customer Q&A / Ask an Expert

Not always. Different plants have different nutrient needs. For example:

  • Leafy greens love high-nitrogen blends like NPK 20-10-10.
  • Flowering and fruiting plants need more phosphorus and potassium, such as NPK 4-18-38.
  • Indoor plants often prefer gentle, balanced formulas like 10-10-10.

Using the wrong fertiliser can slow growth or even damage your plants.

Tomatoes thrive on fruit-boosting fertilisers with extra phosphorus and potassium.
We recommend:

  • NPK 4-18-38 + Cal-Mag – promotes flowering, prevents blossom-end rot.
  • Apply weekly once flowering begins for best yield.

Watch for:

  • Yellowing leaves
  • Slow or stunted growth
  • Poor flowering or fruit
  • Weak stems
    These are all signs your soil might be lacking nutrients.

Yes — micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc play critical roles in plant health.
Even if your NPK is correct, a deficiency in these can lead to:

  • Leaf curl or burn
  • Blossom-end rot (especially in tomatoes)
  • Chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins)

Our fertilisers include trace elements or can be paired with Cal-Mag supplements.

Yes — just use a lower concentration and don’t apply to dry soil.
Stick to products like:

  • 🌱 All-Purpose Indoor Plant Food
  • 💧 Liquid NPK with trace elements
    Apply no more than once per week.

Absolutely. We custom-manufacture NPK ratios for:

  • Farms
  • Nurseries
  • Councils
  • Hydroponic setups
  • Distribution
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