 | 
Go Back To Previous Page
 Organic Fertilizers vs. Synthetic
Excerpt from the Organic Gardener's Basics by George Van Patten
Organic fertilizers, unlike many chemical fertilizers, continually build the soil and promote better structure as well as nourish soil life.
The growth or yield attained by using either chemical or organic fertilizers is about the same. However, in the long run, many organic fertilizers are much more productive than chemical ones because they improve soil structure and increase the soil's ability to hold moisture and nutrients. The chemical fertilizers do not build soil and can build up to toxic proportions after continued use. Organic fertilizers on the other hand, continually build the soil, promote better structure, and foster soil organism growth. The addition of organic fertilizers over a long period enhances the soil life, another plus for the great majority of garden plants.
The nutrients in organic fertilizers may vary greatly depending upon source, age, erosion, or climate. For exact nutrient content, consult the suppliers specifications.
Read the labels and literature on the organic fertilizers you plan to use. Keep in mind that the plants must convert the nutrients to a chemical form before they are useable, no matter what the source.
Related Products to this article
 Copyright © 2004-2006 Sparky Boy Enterprises. All rights reserved.
|
 |
