N-P-K  - N-P-K stands for Nitrogen (N) Phosphorus (P) and K is Potassium.   These are chemical elements.  It is supposed to reflect the contents of a bag of fertilizer, yet conversations tend to support the fact that the numbers may not be correct.  I do not understand it. 
See individual element or see “Essential Elements” 
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