(ついひ)

ついひ
noun, suru verb
additional fertilizer; top-dressing
1. additional fertilizer; top-dressing
fertilizer applied during the growing period, after initial planting
野菜(やさい)追肥(ついひ)をした。
I applied additional fertilizer to the vegetables.
追肥(ついひ)二週間(にしゅうかん)一度(いちど)(あた)える。
Apply additional fertilizer once every two weeks.
成長(せいちょう)()には追肥(ついひ)大切(たいせつ)だ。
Additional fertilizing is important during the growth period.

USAGE:

  • 追肥(ついひ)をする/追肥(ついひ)する (to apply additional fertilizer)
  • 追肥(ついひ)(あた)える (to give additional fertilizer)

GARDENING CONTEXT:
追肥(ついひ) contrasts with 元肥(もとひ)/元肥(もとごえ) (base fertilizer applied before or at planting). Plants often need supplemental nutrition during active growth.

TYPES OF FERTILIZER:

  • 液肥(えきひ) (liquid fertilizer)
  • 化成肥料(かせいひりょう) (chemical fertilizer)
  • 有機肥料(ゆうきひりょう) (organic fertilizer)

RELATED:

  • 元肥(もとひ) (base fertilizer)
  • 肥料(ひりょう) (fertilizer)
  • 施肥(せひ) (fertilization)