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Revised! SL-325, a 23-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of watermelon. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2010.
SL 325/CV232: A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Watermelon in Florida (ufl.edu)
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