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You apply fertilizer to soil to increase the amount of nutrients and minerals inside, so that any plants you grow on the soil will grow stronger and better
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Is soil and fertilizer the same?
soil is just earth and fertilizer is animal excrement or droppings and soil mixed together
What does fertilizer do to soil?
Fertilizer helps to provide nutrients. When added to soil, plants and flowers can greatly benefit from the minerals and nutrients.
What does nitrate fertilizer mean?
Its fertilizer with extra nitrogen added to it. The nitrogen helps the soil.
How do you determine which fertilizer to use?
Decide whether the crop to be grown will be organic or standard commercial.If organic, select manure (if autumn applied) or compost (if spring applied).If commercial, sample the soil in several locations of the field.Have soil sample tested.Follow fertility recommendation on report.If no soil sample is to be taken, analyze cropping history of field.Determine how much nutrients each crop has removed from the soil AND how much fertilizer has been added for each.Calculate fertility needs for new crop for each nutrient and apply same.
How does inorganic fertilizer work?
It adds chemicals to the soil like nitrogen and potassium
Apply fertilizer before or after rain?
Fertilizer should be applied before rain. Fertilizer should always be watered into the soil or it can cause burning to the grass or plants.
When is the worst time to apply fertilizer?
The worst times to apply fertilizer would be during a protracted hot spell (temps over 30 deg C) or when the soil is dry (potted plants).
What do you prefer manure over fertilizer?
I personally prefer some of both. Manure provides bonding sites for the fertilizer which I apply afterwards, and improves the soil tilth.
What do farmers apply to land or soil to increase nitrogen?
They can either a) spread a nitrogen based fertilizer, or b) rotate to a crop that replaces the nitrogen in the soil.
Is soil and fertilizer the same?
soil is just earth and fertilizer is animal excrement or droppings and soil mixed together
Is fertilizer a necessity product?
No. If the soil is healthy, then fertilizer is not needed.
