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Definition of topdress

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Definition as written by paulgrow:

A method of applying soil ammendents by spreading a layer over the top of soil or plant material

Definition as written by Floridian:

When topdressing, the compost, fertilizer or other soil amendment is generally not worked or scratched into the soil.

Definition as written by talinum:

An application of soluable fertilizers, fresh soil, or compost to the soil surface around a plant or to lawns to replenish nutrients.

A decorative dressing applied to the soil surface around a plant.

Definition as written by Magpye:

A fertilizer application on a crop any time after planting.

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