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additional fertilizer; top-dressing
fertilizer applied during the growing period, after initial planting
野菜に追肥をした。
I applied additional fertilizer to the vegetables.
追肥は二週間に一度与える。
Apply additional fertilizer once every two weeks.
成長期には追肥が大切だ。
Additional fertilizing is important during the growth period.
USAGE:
- 追肥をする/追肥する (to apply additional fertilizer)
- 追肥を与える (to give additional fertilizer)
GARDENING CONTEXT:
追肥 contrasts with 元肥/元肥 (base fertilizer applied before or at planting). Plants often need supplemental nutrition during active growth.
TYPES OF FERTILIZER:
- 液肥 (liquid fertilizer)
- 化成肥料 (chemical fertilizer)
- 有機肥料 (organic fertilizer)
RELATED:
- 元肥 (base fertilizer)
- 肥料 (fertilizer)
- 施肥 (fertilization)