plant food

Definition of plant foodnext

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Recent Examples of plant food Many fertilizers on the market, both liquid and solid plant food, can aid in the growth of your house plants. Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 The company started as an urban mushroom farm in Oakland, CA, that then grew into a national organic gardening brand built around soils, heirloom seeds, plant food, and beginner-friendly grow kits. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026 Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 These distinctions are useful to understand fiber’s benefits, but practically speaking, any whole plant food will offer a mix of soluble and insoluble fibers, packing all of the related health payoffs. Matt Fuchs, Time, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food
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Noun
  • The Iran war has disrupted supply chains for products such as oil and fertilizer, spiking costs and putting pressure on the global economy.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Compost Piles Home composting is a great way to have a ready supply of organic fertilizer for your garden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Although, on second thought, perhaps method dressing has (once again) achieved its goal.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026
  • Embrace head-to-toe tonal dressing, leaning into a single hue, as seen in shades of blue, pink, and yellow at Auralee, Celine, and Dries Van Noten.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant%20food. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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