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Do Plants Need Vitamins Like Humans?

Plants need nutrients, not vitamins. High-quality compost provides balanced minerals. Kiln-fired compost kills pathogens but costs more. DIY compost works fine.

Plant vs. Human Nutrition

Plants: N-P-K, calcium, magnesium, micros from soil.
Humans: vitamins, minerals from diverse diet.
Compost feeds soil life, which feeds plants.

Don't confuse human supplements with plant needs.

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