Natural fertilizers are exactly how it sounds – fertilizers that are naturally produced. They can be added to the soil or plants to provide nutrients and assist with growth. A natural fertilizer receives it nutrients from plants, minerals and animal sources. As well as meat processing waste, manure, slurry and guano.
What is The Difference Between Chemical & Natural Fertilizers?
Natural fertilizers are made from organic materials, whereas chemical fertilizers are synthesized. The main purpose of natural fertilizers is to provide nutrients to the soil. This is supplied by animal manure, crop wastes, compost, or wood ash.
Natural fertilizers are the eco-friendlier option as it gives off a lot less pollution and will help to improve the structure and health of your soil. They are far more efficient than chemical fertilizers, meaning that you will apply less fertilizer and less frequently.
Both natural and chemical fertilizers contain nutrients that benefits crops. However, natural fertilizers contain many trace elements and other nutrients that are sometimes neglected in mineral fertilizers.
What Nutrients Do Plants Need from Fertilizers?
Plants use two types of nutrients – macro and micronutrients. Plants require macro nutrients in greater quantities than micronutrients. There are six macro nutrients which are:
- Nitrogen: The most important nutrient to assist with vegetative growth of the plant and its stems and leaves. As well as a component of *chlorophyll.
- Phosphorus: Essential for root growth and strong stems and branches
- Potassium: Needed for the development of photosynthesis, as well as the development of cell walls and the overall health of the plant.
- Calcium: Improves the overall health of the plants and they require it for the structural roles in the cell wall and membranes of the plant. It is also essential for the development of the flowers and fruit.
- Sulfur: Important for the production of chlorophyll, which keeps the plants looking green and healthy. As well as assists with the structure maintenance.
- Magnesium: A component of chlorophyll and plays a big part in the development of the stems and leaves.
*Chlorophyll plays an important role in ensuring your plants stay green and healthy.
Benefits of Using a Natural Fertilizer
There are many benefits of using a natural fertilizer instead of a chemical one.
- Easy to use
- Free from harmful chemicals
- Eco-friendly
- Improves soil and plant health
- Reduce use of fertilizers and pesticides
- Have a high moisture-absorbing capacity
- Neutral odour, and in some cases odourless
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