Fertilize

usgb/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
verb

To provide a plant or seed with materials like nutrients and minerals it needs to grow.

Farmers fertilize their crops to help them grow better.
Visual representation of "fertilize" - To provide a plant or seed with materials like nutrients and minerals it needs to grow

Often appears as...

  • fertilize the soil
  • fertilize the crops
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Agricultural Use

Commonly used in farming and gardening contexts to discuss improving plant growth.

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Remember to fertilize your vegetable patch to enjoy a bountiful harvest.
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Timing Matters

Plants are usually fertilized in the growing season for best results.

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She had to fertilize the flowers early spring to see them bloom in summer.
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Method Specific

Fertilizing can involve methods like spreading, spraying or injecting nutrients into the soil.

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The farmer used a machine to fertilize the large field quickly.
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