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Fertilizers and Soil Amendments
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Compost
Decomposed organic matter rich in nutrients, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients, enhances microbial activity and water retention.
NPK Fertilizer
Synthetic fertilizer providing Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium; promotes plant growth and increases yield, can lead to soil acidification if overused.
Lime
Soil amendment made of calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium carbonate, used to raise soil pH and improve soil structure, can reverse soil acidification.
Bone Meal
Organic fertilizer made from ground animal bones, high in Phosphorus and Calcium, promotes root and fruit development, can enrich soil fertility.
Green Manure
Crops grown to be incorporated into the soil, increases organic matter and nutrient content, can improve soil structure and fertility.
Gypsum
Soil conditioner made of calcium sulfate, helps to loosen heavy clay soils, does not alter soil pH, and can improve water penetration.
Manure
Animal waste used as organic fertilizer, adds essential nutrients and organic matter to soil, can improve soil texture and water retention.
Biochar
Charred organic matter used for soil amendment, sequesters carbon and improves soil fertility, increases water retention and nutrient holding capacity.
Urea
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, promotes leaf growth and forms amino acids in plants, can increase soil pH when used in large amounts.
Sulfur
Soil amendment used to decrease soil pH and treat alkaline soils, provides vital nutrient for plant growth, can help control soil-borne diseases.
Potash
Potassium-rich fertilizer, improves plant stress tolerance and disease resistance, aids in water regulation and protein synthesis.
Blood Meal
Dried and powdered animal blood used as high-nitrogen fertilizer, encourages leafy plant growth and soil microorganism activity, replenishes nitrogen quickly.
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