What Percentage of Fertilizer Is Nitrogen?

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The percentage of nitrogen in fertilizer varies, so labels show the nitrogen (N) percentage, along with phosphorus (P), then potassium (K). Thus, fertilizers labeled 10-15-10 are 10 percent nitrogen, 15 percent phosphorus and 10 percent potassium.

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