fertigate

/ ˈfɜːtɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to fertilize and irrigate at the same time, by adding fertilizers to the water supply

Derived Forms

• ˌfertiˈgation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fertigate¹

C20: from fertilize + irrigate

Example Sentences

For an abundant harvest, fertigate every three or four weeks.

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Organic gardeners may fertigate with combinations of fish emulsion and seaweed at the same dilution used for foliar spraying, or with compost/manure tea.

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Sowing date: It is easiest to sow in April or early May, minimally fertigate a somewhat gnarly plant through the summer, push it for size in fall and winter, and then harvest it next March.

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Exactly how and when to fertigate each species is explained in Chapter 5.

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For the biggest pepper plants you ever grew, fertigate every two weeks.

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