EMS-Agriculture and the environment, page no 65
What are fertilisers:
A fertiliser is a natural or artificial substance containing chemical elements (such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) that improve growth and productiveness of plants. Some synonyms include the terms "enrichment" or "plant nutrient".
Types of fertilisers and their advantages and disadvantages:
Organic fertilisers advantages:
Uses natural resources bulky types also supply organic matter to improve the soil.
Environmentally friendly.
Increased nutrient uptake.
Easy to use.
Organic fertilisers disadvantages:
Can be unpleasant to handle bulky types are harder to transport may be variable in composition.
It often takes longer to help your plants grow.
Some organics can take longer to green up the lawn.
They are expensive.
2. Inorganic fertilisers advantages:
Can be manufactured to meet a particular need can be easier to store.
Higher levels of nutrients compared to organic fertilisers.
Usually cheaper than organic fertilisers.
As soluble salts the nutrients are more readily available for plants to take up.
Inorganic fertilisers disadvantages:
Cost of manufacture transportation costs.
Can easily be overapplied and cause harm to plants.
Over time they are likely to make the soil more acidic and the soil will need pH amendment.
Inorganic fertilisers are typically made from petroleum products or mined and so have a negative environmental impact.
3. Quick acting fertilisers advantages:
Its fast acting meaning the deficiency problems are dealt with swiftly.
Helping the grass to become greener and healthier in a short time.
provide an immediate boost of nutrients.
Most effective for new and dying lawns.
Quick acting fertilisers disadvantages:
Can easily leach out in heavy rain.
encourage excessive growth.
leading to frequent mowing and increased maintenance.
excessive growth is also known to cause grass to become thin and weak.
4. Slow acting fertilisers advantages:
Its Long lasting so no need to reapply.
provide a steady supply of nutrients over a more extended period.
This leads to more balanced growth and a healthier lawn in the long run.
more sustainable and beneficial for your lawn's overall health.
Slow acting fertiliser disadvantages:
Little immediate impact if plants may already have a deficiency problem.
May not be suitable for all plants.
Some plants may need a more consistent supply of nutrients than others.
They get washed away by water easily and cause pollution.
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