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Fertilizer | Organic or inorganic plant foods which may be either liquid or granular used to amend the soil in order to improve the quality or quantity of plant growth.
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Fish Emulsion | A nitrogen rich fertilizer made from fish byproducts rescued from fish processing operations. It is a very nitrogen rich and effective fertilizer. Flame Weeding-also called thermal weed control, this technique uses a flame from a propane burner to burn and kill weeds.
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Flat | A shallow box or tray used to start cuttings or seedlings.
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Floating Row Cover | A lightweight fabric that is spread or?floated?over a row of plants to trap heat during the day and release it at night. Use them to get a jump start in the spring, fend off pests, and extend your fall growing season.
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Foliar Feeding | Fertilizer applied in liquid form to the plants foliage in a fine spray.
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Forcing | The process of hastening a plants growth to maturity or bloom.
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Friable | A?characteristic of good soil. Rich in organic matter, friable soil crumbles easily, allows water and oxygen to reach plant roots.
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Frond | The term used to describe the branch and leaf structure of a fern or members of the palm family.
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Frost | The condensation and freezing of moisture in the air. Tender plants will suffer extensive damage or die when exposed to frost.
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