Does fertilizer affect plant growth, if so, how?

It depends on the fertilizer. Most commercial fertilizers focus primarily on N-P-K, or Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. read more

These play key role in plant growth. Different types of fertilizers affect the plant growth by encouraging root formation or foliage formation or they also ensure proper flowering and fruiting season of a plant. read more

Fertilizer affects plant growth by supplementing plant nutrients, which allows plants to grow faster and thicker. However, this applies only if the soil is deficient in nutrients. Fertilizer does not compensate for other growth-inhibiting factors such as lack of water, poor soil preparation and weeds. read more