Organic fertilizers should contain sufficient amount of essential nutrients to be valued as fertilizers.
*The addition of organic material; improves soil structure or ‘work ability’ immensely.
*Organic fertilizers supports and enhances the growth of beneficial bacteria and other microorganism on the soil which provides the plants with nutrients they need for a healthy and productive growth.
*They represent a continuous supply or organic nutrients and nourishment elements.
*Organic fertilizers slow release of availa
water insoluble nitrogen and phosphate. The slow release minimizes the leaching of nutrients.
*Organic fertilizers are a source do additional carbon dioxide, which is very important for the efficient utilization of the nutrients present in the water. This is especially so when used together with inorganic fertilizers.
*The used of organic fertilizers implies recycling of a waste product. However, the use of organic fertilizers is difficult to standardized in view of their variable composition.
*They protect the environment and ecosystem from toxicity, contamination or pollution.
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