overfertilize
verb
over·fer·til·ize
ˌō-vər-ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz 
overfertilized; overfertilizing
: to fertilize (something, such as a crop) more than is necessary or appropriate
… can grow in various habitats, including soil that has been overfertilized.—
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DiscoverDon't try to force it to grow where it's not suited, don't overwater, don't overfertilize and don't get so obsessed with having a weedless yard.—Jim Auchmutey
Jim AuchmuteySome manures … can be tilled directly into the soil without worry of overfertilizing.—Brian Barth
Brian Barth
overfertilization
noun
plural overfertilizations
… overfertilization can cause the plant to be in an undesirable state at time of harvest.
—Hal Lemmon
Hal Lemmon
Though peonies are hearty feeders, avoid overfertilization, especially with nitrogen.
—Bob Polomski
Bob Polomski
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Do not overfertilize plants.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2022
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2022
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“Overfertilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overfertilize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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