Again, please tell me anything at all that is bad about chemical
fertilize.
Wayne
Wayne: Here is one article. (Sorry Mike. Can we please find some
other way to do this?)
Some common questions regarding organic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers
are what does it cost and what makes organic fertilizer better the chemical
fertilizer.
First things first - COST$$
Below is a comparison of organic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers based
on a 12-week study of a AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer and the most
popular chemical fertilizer. The results speak for themselves!
AGGRAND 4-3-3 Natural Organic Fertilizer
a.. $8.35 per quart (US Funds)
b.. Dilution rate of two to three ounces per gallon of water
c.. Application rate of one gallon of solution covers 45 sq. ft.
(approximately 6 tomato plants)
d.. Timing:
a.. 2 oz./gal. at transplanting
b.. 3 oz./gal. at first bloom
c.. 3 oz./gal. at full bloom
d.. 2 oz./gal. during fruit fill
e.. Total amount of natural organic fertilizer used per season
a.. 10 oz./45 sq. ft.
b.. 0.22 oz./sq. ft.
f.. AGGRAND Natural organic fertilizer cost per season
a.. $0.05/sq. ft.
Most Popular Chemical Fertilizer 15-30-15
a.. $4.99 per 1.5 pounds (US Funds)
b.. Dilution rate of 0.5 oz. per gallon of water
c.. Application rate of one gallon of solution covers 120 sq. ft.
(approximately 16 plants) during transplanting. One gallon of solution
covers 7.5 sq. ft. (one plant) during feeding.
d.. Timing:
a.. 0.5 oz./gal. at transplanting
b.. 0.5 oz./gal. every 10.5 days (11 times)
e.. Total amount of most popular brand chemical fertilizer used per season
a.. 5.53 oz./7.5 sq. ft.
b.. 0.74 oz./sq. ft.
f.. Most popular brand chemical fertilizer cost per season
a.. $0.15/sq. ft.
This comparison of organic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers was done
based on retail pricing. Additional savings can be had by purchasing AGGRAND
liquid organic fertilizer at wholesale pricing!
What Makes Organic Fertilizer Better?
One major difference when you compare organic fertilizers vs chemical
fertilizers is the use of highly concentrated chemical fertilizers and
pesticides causes surface and groundwater pollution. Chemical fertilizers
cause water pollution even when they are applied at the recommended rates if
a heavy rain or too much irrigation takes placed too soon after application.
Chemical fertilizers are made of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, ammonium
nitrate and potassium chloride in the form of salts, which are highly
soluble in water and causes a quick release of these components. Often a
quick release of nitrogen promotes weed growth and promotes a spike in top
growth. A small portion of these nutrients are absorbed by plants and the
rest goes to run-off into ground water. Research shows that 92-96% of high
analysis chemical fertilizers are not taken up by plants.
Another big difference of organic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers is
chemical fertilizers are high in soluble salts which are detrimental to soil
microbes and plant nutrient uptake. Microbes are essential to soil because
they regulate the soil fertility. Nutrients that are not directly absorbed
are stored and released slowly in proportions which promote healthy growth.
The way to change the pollution of our water is to start using more
sustainable practices and natural products. The use of AGGRAND liquid
organic fertilizer stimulates soil biological activity which supplies at
least 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year without causing
any pollution.
AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizers are chemical free. The fish component of
AGGRAND liquid fertilizer supplies the N-P-K and 10 micronutrients, as well
as a number of vitamins and minerals.
The application of low levels of natural forms of nutrients such as fish,
kelp, humates and corn gluten meal in AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer
stimulates the proliferation of microbes and earthworms which readily fix
these forms of nutrients before they ever get into lakes. As these creatures
in the soil multiply they excrete nutrients and die or are eaten and
digested and excreted by other organisms which releases nutrients slowly as
plants need them.
Another difference is comparing organic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers
is chemically fertilized plants are water hungry and need constant
irrigation because the plants rely on the chemical to supply the nutrients.
The chemical toxifies the soil inhibiting biological activity which results
in compacted soil and an unhealthy root environment.
AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer promotes deep root systems and
proportional top growth. The use of AGGRAND organic fertilizer enhances the
plants resistance to heat, cold and drought.
The use of AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer results in healthy soil which
requires less fertilization over time.
A major concern of farmers when applying chemical fertilizer is the weather.
In comparing liquid fertilizers vs chemical fertilizers a huge benefit is
AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer doesn't require rain before or after
application. Since it's in a liquid form already it is absorbed into the
soil immediately and starts to work. AGGRAND liquid organic fertilizer can
also be applied directly onto the plant because the leaves absorb the liquid
organic fertilizer as well.
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