Types of Fertilizers

1. Chemical Fertilizers
  • Chemical fertilizers refer to synthetic products that provide plants with nutrients in concentrated forms. They include nitrogenous, phosphatic and potassic which aim at satisfying different crops requirements.
2. Organic Fertilizers
  • They are made from compost, manure, plant residues etc which occur naturally on the earths surface as well as subsurface deposits enriched in nitrogen content due to decomposition processes promoting soil health including its structure hence eco-friendly way of farming practices whereas they enhance sustainable agriculture.
3. Liquid Fertilizers
  • These can be applied through irrigation systems or directly on the plant. They are best for fast nutrient absorption and are sometimes used as foliar feed.
4. Granular Fertilizers
  • These are solid-stated particles or pellets that slowly release nutrients to plants, feeding them gradually but continuously over time. These are ideal for use in large-scale farming over a long period of time.
5. Slow-Release Fertilizers
  • This type is meant to release nutrients gradually supplying plants with nutrition over several weeks or months. Such fertilizer variety is well suited for crops that require consistent doses of manure.
6. Specialized Fertilizers
  • Certain fertilizers are made specifically for particular crops such as vegetables, fruit trees or flowers and contain particular elements tailored to their requirements.
7. Micronutrient Fertilizers
  • Zinc, copper, manganese and other essential trace elements form parts of micronutrient fertilizers that support healthy growth in plants but whose quantities required by crops is lower than macronutrients.
8. Bio-Fertilizers
  • Natural fertilizes composed of useful microbial organisms like bacteria and fungi enhance nutrient availability hence soil fertility making it better for the proper growth of plants.