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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2§ 14556 Plant Nutrient Definitions

§ 14556 Plant Nutrient Definitions

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§ 14556 Plant Nutrient Definitions

This rule tells us that the main nutrients plants need are nitrogen, a kind of phosphoric acid, and a kind of potash.

Key Takeaways

  • •Primary plant nutrients are defined as nitrogen (N).
  • •They also include available phosphoric acid, written as P2O5.
  • •And they include soluble potash, written as K2O.

Example

A farmer buys a bag of fertilizer that says it contains nitrogen, P2O5, and K2O.

Because the law says those three chemicals are the primary plant nutrients, the farmer knows the bag has the essential stuff plants need to grow.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14556 Plant Nutrient Definitions

“Primary plant nutrient” means nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P2O5), or soluble potash (K2O). (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 504, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Primary plant nutrientnitrogen (N)available phosphoric acid (P2O5)soluble potash (K2O)

Related Statutes

  • § 14512 Farm Nutrient Material Definition
  • § 14522 Fertilizer Composition Standards
  • § 14563 Home Garden Fertilizer Standards
  • § 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions
  • § 11932 Judgment Satisfaction Threshold

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14556.
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