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biologische plantvoeding

English translation: organic plant nutrition/nutrients/feed


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10:21 Apr 16, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Science - Agriculture / Plantvoeding
Dutch term or phrase: biologische plantvoeding
The translation of "biologisch" can be both "biological" and "organic". For food items, it seems that "organic" is widely used. In other areas they seem to be synonyms. However, "biological" also has a "negative" or chemical connotation as in "biological agent".... To translate "biologische plantvoeding", would you use "biological", "organic" or both? Any expert opinion? Thanks.
Emma Colette
Netherlands
Local time: 23:14
English translation:organic plant nutrition/nutrients/feed
Explanation:
Take your pick. My preferred option is feed.
See the following website:
http://www.seaweedproducts.co.uk/organic_plant_feed
"Organic plant feed shop
These natural and organic seaweed products, hand harvested from Shetland’s clear and clean waters using sustainable techniques, are an excellent source of natural nutrients. Containing over 60 minerals and trace elements plus numerous bio-stimulants, the products will give healthy and strong plants, crops and grass"
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Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:14
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4organic plant nutrition/nutrients/feed
Marijke Singer
4 +1organic fertilizer
Olly Pekelharing
4 +1organic plant nutrician
vixen
4Organic
Evgenia Starkova


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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
organic fertilizer


Explanation:
You are right, biological means something completely different to organic, ie 'containing biological agents'. Think of 'biological warfare'.

Olly Pekelharing
Local time: 23:14
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Max Nuijens, MSc: I prefer fertilizer over nutrition, although the source says "voeding" and not "mest", perhaps because it is intended for household consumer purposes? When the context is agriculture, as the asker indicates, I would certainly use fertilizer.
29 mins
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Organic


Explanation:
I would go for organic, especially since we are talking about fertilizers


    Reference: http://www.cleanairgardening.com/fertilizer.html
Evgenia Starkova
Netherlands
Local time: 23:14
Native speaker of: Russian
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39 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
organic plant nutrition/nutrients/feed


Explanation:
Take your pick. My preferred option is feed.
See the following website:
http://www.seaweedproducts.co.uk/organic_plant_feed
"Organic plant feed shop
These natural and organic seaweed products, hand harvested from Shetland’s clear and clean waters using sustainable techniques, are an excellent source of natural nutrients. Containing over 60 minerals and trace elements plus numerous bio-stimulants, the products will give healthy and strong plants, crops and grass"

Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Hopley: 'plant food' is also widely used
3 mins
  -> Yep! Thanks Chris!
agree  vixen: Based on the number of Google hits, plant food and plant nutrients appear to be the most widely used terms
19 mins
  -> Thanks, vixen!
agree  xxxjarry
50 mins
  -> Thanks, Jarry!
agree  Allison Klein: Hi Marijke! I know in the U.S. you see it as 'plant food' in the stores...
18 hrs
  -> Thanks, Allison! The leading brand in the UK calls it 'plant feed' and it is the one I've got here.
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
organic plant nutrician


Explanation:
In the given context, I would definitely use 'organic'.

Introduction to Organic Plant Nutrition
Ensure that Plants are Given Optimal Nutrition and Water and Competing Weeds Controlled
An often quoted first rule of sustainable and organic agriculture is 'Grow a Healthy Crop' and proper nutrition and water are the foundations of crop health and therefore its pest and disease status. If there are shortages of particular nutrients, or the soil pH (acidity/alkalinity) is wrong, the crop may not be able to grow well.
http://www.infonet-biovision.org/default/ct/218/soilFertilit...

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Note added at 48 mins (2009-04-16 11:10:20 GMT)
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typo: nutrician > nutrition

vixen
Local time: 00:14
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marijke Singer: Have you moved to Greece? Nice! I agree with the explanation, not sure about nutrician
25 mins
  -> should be nutrition, of course. Yes, we moved to Crete in December. Doing the same work, but in a warmer climate. We're having the pool cleaned right now. ;-)
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