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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.

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.

Flat

A shallow box or tray used to start cuttings or seedlings.

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.

Foliar Feeding

Fertilizer applied in liquid form to the plants foliage in a fine spray.

Forcing

The process of hastening a plants growth to maturity or bloom.

Friable

A?characteristic of good soil. Rich in organic matter, friable soil crumbles easily, allows water and oxygen to reach plant roots.

Frond

The term used to describe the branch and leaf structure of a fern or members of the palm family.

Frost

The condensation and freezing of moisture in the air. Tender plants will suffer extensive damage or die when exposed to frost.