As today's consumers become increasingly health-conscious, you may be thinking about incorporating organic farm techniques, such as organic fertilizer, when growing your crops. There are many different types of organic fertilizers, and they're usually easier to find and utilize than organic pesticides.
You can find many different types of organic fertilizers, made from a wide variety of sources. Look for granular and liquid organic fertilizers made from both plant and animal sources. These fertilizers provide a natural food for plants, and produce better fruits and vegetables.
1. Research the wide variety of organic fertilizer available on the market today to make the best choice for your crops.
2. Consider the benefits of soil and foliar applied liquid organic fertilizers. Suppliers will always print the recommended application method on the packages.
3. Remember that granular natural fertilizers are long-lasting, and feed the plant through the root system.
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Research the many different types of organic fertilizer on the market today
Consider the benefits of organic fertilizer. It's more difficult to over-feed plants with organic fertilizer and you can't accidentally wash away all of the fertilizer at one time. In addition, organic fertilizer is gentle on the earth, making foods safer for humans and animals. Look at the variety of organic fertilizer to determine the best choice for your business.
I recommend: Browse the selection offered by
Bradfield Organics, including their Pasture & Farm Natural Fertilizer.
Tainio Technology & Technique has a nice selection of organic fertilizers for many applications, including agriculture.
Consider the benefits of liquid organic fertilizer
Consider liquid fertilizers, which you apply to crops by drip irrigation or fertigation. You should apply some liquid fertilizers to the soil. On the other hand, you should apply others to the foliage.
I recommend: Consider using a liquid organic garden fertilizer like the Alaska Fish Fertilizer offered by
Fertile Garden. You can use this product on any indoor or outdoor plant and mix it with organic seaweed fertilizer to make it more complete.
Neptune's Harvest also offers liquid organic fertilizers made from fish, seaweed and the both combined.
Research granular organic fertilizer, its benefits and application
Commercial organic fertilizer in granular form usually lasts longer than liquid fertilizers, and feeds the plants through their roots. These are also available from many different companies and from both animal and plant sources.
I recommend: If you prefer the application methods for granular fertilizers, browse the selection from
EarthWorks Soil Amendments.
True Organic Products offers a range of dry pellet organic fertilizers.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Get a soil test done before you browse the selections offered by organic fertilizer manufacturers. This way, you'll know what nutrients you need to add to the soil for optimal results.
The official source of Organic Fertilizer is the Organic Fertilizer page at Business.com
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