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Fertilizers and Soil Amendments

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Gypsum

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Soil conditioner made of calcium sulfate, helps to loosen heavy clay soils, does not alter soil pH, and can improve water penetration.

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Potash

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Potassium-rich fertilizer, improves plant stress tolerance and disease resistance, aids in water regulation and protein synthesis.

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Urea

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Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, promotes leaf growth and forms amino acids in plants, can increase soil pH when used in large amounts.

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Manure

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Animal waste used as organic fertilizer, adds essential nutrients and organic matter to soil, can improve soil texture and water retention.

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NPK Fertilizer

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Synthetic fertilizer providing Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium; promotes plant growth and increases yield, can lead to soil acidification if overused.

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Compost

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Decomposed organic matter rich in nutrients, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients, enhances microbial activity and water retention.

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Lime

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Soil amendment made of calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium carbonate, used to raise soil pH and improve soil structure, can reverse soil acidification.

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Biochar

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Charred organic matter used for soil amendment, sequesters carbon and improves soil fertility, increases water retention and nutrient holding capacity.

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Sulfur

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Soil amendment used to decrease soil pH and treat alkaline soils, provides vital nutrient for plant growth, can help control soil-borne diseases.

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Blood Meal

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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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Green Manure

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Crops grown to be incorporated into the soil, increases organic matter and nutrient content, can improve soil structure and fertility.

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Bone Meal

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Organic fertilizer made from ground animal bones, high in Phosphorus and Calcium, promotes root and fruit development, can enrich soil fertility.

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