In most temperate,humid regions,the period of greatest potential for nitrate leaching is during the summer when nitrogen fertilizer is applied to crops.

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In most temperate, humid regions, the period of greatest potential for nitrate leaching is typically during late fall to early spring when crops are not actively growing and taking up nutrients, and when excess rainfall or snowmelt can leach nitrates into the groundwater.

In Most Temperate,humid Regions,the Period of Greatest Potential for Nitrate