Organic and mineral fertilizersare products that combine the advantages of fertilizers from both groups. They act quickly and supplement the most important minerals, while also supplying the soil with organic matter. Seehow organo-mineral fertilizers workand which ones to choose for your garden. Here arethe most popular organic and mineral fertilizersfound in garden stores.
Organo-mineral fertilizers Florovit
In the guide, we already wrote about two types of fertilizers. We have described both organic fertilizers and mineral fertilizers.The largest selection on store shelves is, of course, among mineral fertilizers, produced mainly by the chemical industry. They contain relatively highly concentrated minerals in a form that is easily digestible for plants. Thanks to this, they are efficient and the effects of their operation can be seen quickly. Unfortunately, their use is associated with a high risk of over-fertilization. In addition, the use of only mineral fertilizers leads to the sterilization of the soil and the depletion of its humus layer, which is so necessary for plant growth.
Therefore, a lot of emphasis is now placed onthe use of fertilizers of natural origin , rich in organic substances. For this purpose, we have to either produce our own compost or reach for store shelves for fertilizers such as biohumus or manure. However, it must be remembered thatnutrients from organic fertilizers are not released so quicklyThe elements contained in them can be absorbed by plants only after the mineralization of organic compounds.This process takes place thanks to soil microorganisms. Therefore, these fertilizers are not suitable for intervention fertilization, when we already see symptoms of lack of minerals on the plants and need to be quickly replenished. With quite intensive cultivation of plants on the plot, it happens thatorganic fertilizers are not able to provide the right amount of mineral compoundsabsorbed by plants.
In such situations, it seems reasonable to fertilize primarily with natural and organic fertilizers, supplementing them with additional mineral fertilization, when the need arises. Fertilizer manufacturers are more and more often meeting these requirements,offering us organic and mineral fertilizersThey contain both organic compounds that enrich the humus layer of the soil, and mineral compounds that allow you to quickly replenish the deficiency of minerals in the soil. Therefore, they allow for comprehensive fertilization of garden plants, using only one fertilizer, which combines the features of an organic and mineral fertilizer.
Most organic and mineral fertilizerscan be used both before sowing or planting plants, as well as for top dressing - during plant growth. This group of fertilizers includes products for sprinkling application (in the form of powders or granules) as well as for watering or spraying (fertilizers in the form of liquid solutions).
Who would I recommend organic and mineral fertilizers to?First of all, people who used to use only mineral fertilizers and forgot to enrich the soil with an organic substance. An organo-mineral fertilizer is definitely a better choice than a purely mineral fertilizer. These fertilizers are also a convenient solution for people who have little knowledge of fertilization and the separate application of organic and mineral fertilizers in appropriate doses is difficult for them. When buying a ready-made organic-mineral fertilizer mixture, we have the recommended dosage and method of application of the fertilizer on the packaging, so we get a quick tip on how to use this fertilizer.
However, when we reach fororganic-mineral fertilizeron a store shelf, be sure to read its composition. Producers, noticing the interest in this type of fertilizers among gardeners and enthusiasts of gardening, began to use the terms BIO, ECO, PRO-NATURE, etc. in the names of fertilizers, suggesting that these are fertilizers based mainly on organic substances, of natural origin, or even approved for cultivation ecological. Meanwhile, when analyzing the exact composition of these fertilizers (usually indicated on the packaging in small print), we will see thatthe content of organic matter in the fertilizer is small and it is primarily a mineral fertilizerSo let's not be fooled by these marketing tricks. By using fertilizers with such a low content of organic ingredients, we will not avoid the need to fertilize the soil with additional organic fertilization.
Organic and mineral fertilizers Rosahumus and Humus Active
One of the organo-mineral fertilizers worth recommending is RosahumusIt was mentioned, among others, by in the Działkowiec monthly (February 2012) in the article Two in one by Ewelina Wojciechowska from the University of Life Sciences in Poznań. Earlier, we also wrote about it in our guide, along with other fertilization tips. Rosahumus is based on leonardites. Leonardite is a mineral of natural origin that was created thanks to millions of years of anaerobic decomposition of plant residues. It is an intermediate form between peat and lignite. The composition of this fertilizer is: humic acids - 85%, potassium oxide (K2O) - 12%, iron (Fe) - 0.6%. Humic acids have a positive effect on the structure and fertility of soils, and as a result improve plant growth. The list of their advantages is very long. Trial packs of Rosahumus were received by several people from our forum, and positive opinions about the effects of using this fertilizer can be found in the thread Rosahumus - reviews, how it works. These opinions of our forumers allow me to recommend this fertilizer with a clear conscience."
Anotherinteresting proposition among organic and mineral fertilizers is UNIFLOR-BIO , intended for fertilizing potted plants in apartments and on balconies, both with flowering and ornamental leaves. The fertilizer is diluted in water and the plants are watered. It can also be used in hydroponic cultivation. The composition of this fertilizer was developed by prof. Olgierd Nowosielski, an employee of the Institute of Vegetable Crops, Fertilization Plant in Skierniewice, which inspires confidence.
The organic-mineral products also include Humus Active UniversalIt is an organic-mineral soil improver containing humus compounds and a rich fauna of soil microorganisms, sold in the form of a pulp. It allows you to significantly improve the soil structure and increase the water and sorption capacity of the soil. A 2-liter package is sufficient for use on 400 m² of crops. Suitable for use in various types of crops in home and allotment gardens. It can also be used in organic farming (certified).It is worth buying it in a promotional offer with the free Biohumus Extra Universal fertilizer, which is a natural product of Californian earthworm breeding. This way, we will provide ourselves with an additional supply of organic fertilizer: -)
I encourage you to look for otherorganic-mineral fertilizers available in stores , but carefully analyzing their composition described on the labels. It is worth replacing only mineral fertilization with them, as long as the content of organic matter in these fertilizers is relatively high.
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