a little help understanding N-P-K

[Chuck1289]

Hi just noticed a few brown spots pop up on my cheese plant and think its phos deficiancy . its 5 weeks through veg and the phos on the npk of my nutrients is only 1.. do i need more ?

 

[The2TimEr]

what is it your using?

never heard of a food with 1 before? should say on the bottle the ratio's of N P K

 

[georgeisabamf]

NPK is found in 3 numbers. For example: 5-4-5
The N is the percent amount of Nitrogen.
P is phosphorous
and the K is potassium.

As the above poster said an NPK of "1" is unheard of. At least to me as well.

 

[patlpp]

He is saying the phosp is a one...

 

[The2TimEr]

He is saying the phosp is a one...

then he need not worry about the phosp if he's in veg. N and K are more valuble to the plant during veg...

 

[mrmoe]

A lack of P causes stunted growth and smaller leaves, leaves turn bluish green and blotches often appear. Stems, leaf stems and main veins turn reddish-purple starting on the leafs underside. Hope that helped ya.

 

[Chuck1289]

cheers guys im sure its nothing to worry about at the moment least its cleared up npk for me !