What are the ingredients of Miracle Gro?

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Quick Answer

Urea phosphate, potassium chloride, ammonium phosphate and boron are some key
ingredients of Miracle Gro. Miracle Gro is a synthetic fertilizer that contains both
macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are essential elements that plants use in
large quantities, while micronutrients are the elements that plants use in small amounts.

Full Answer

Urea phosphate is a white crystalline substance made by reacting orthophosphoric acid with
urea. Urea phosphate is the key nitrogen-providing ingredient in Miracle Gro. Nitrogen is
needed for proper plant development. Potassium chloride is a colorless crystalline compound.
It helps in cell division, water loss, absorption, and processing of plant proteins, starches and
sugars.

Ammonium phosphate is a white crystalline solid. It is an integral source of phosphorus in

Miracle Gro. Phosphorus is needed for nearly all aspects of plant growth, and is particularly
required during photosynthesis and flowering processes. Ammonium sulphate also contains
other minerals such as nitrogen, sulfur, calcium oxide and magnesium oxide.

Boron or boric acid is need for proper seed development, germination, flowering and
pollination. Plants also use boron during the formation of cell walls and cell membranes.
Miracle Gro also contains other essential nutrients such as zinc sulphate, copper sulphate and
chlorine, all which are necessary to many plant functions.

What is urea fertilizer?

A: Urea fertilizer is an affordable fertilizer that contains a ratio of nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium. Urea is produced naturally in animals and humans.

What is urea and electrolytes?

A: Urea is a waste product that is formed through the breakdown of proteins and
electrolytes are dissolved salts, like sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate.