Tag fertilizers
Here are some common types of fertilizers:
- Nitrogen (N) Fertilizers: Promote leaf growth and green color. Examples:
- Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3)
- Urea (CO(NH2)2)
- Ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4)
- Phosphorus (P) Fertilizers: Encourage root development, flower and fruit production. Examples:
- Triple superphosphate (TSP) (Ca(H2PO4)2)
- Diammonium phosphate (DAP) (NH4)2HPO4
- Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) NH4H2PO4
- Potassium (K) Fertilizers: Help with overall plant health, resistance to disease, and water balance. Examples:
- Muriate of potash (KCl)
- Sulfate of potash (K2SO4)
- Potassium nitrate (KNO3)
- Organic Fertilizers: Derived from natural sources, such as:
- Compost
- Manure
- Fish emulsion
- Bone meal
- Alfalfa meal
- Synthetic Fertilizers: Manufactured using chemical processes, such as:
- Anhydrous ammonia (NH3)
- Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3)
- Urea (CO(NH2)2)
- Micronutrient Fertilizers: Contain small amounts of essential nutrients like:
- Iron (Fe)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Copper (Cu)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Boron (B)
- Slow-Release Fertilizers: Release nutrients gradually over a longer period, such as:
- Osmocote
- Polyon
- Scotts Osmocote
- Liquid Fertilizers: Concentrated solutions that can be applied directly to plants, such as:
- Fish emulsion
- Alfalfa meal
- Compost tea
- Granular Fertilizers: Dry, powdered forms that can be applied to soil, such as:
- Urea
- Ammonium sulfate
- Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
- Compost Tea: A liquid solution made by steeping compost in water, rich in beneficial microorganisms.
These are just a few examples of the many types of fertilizers available. It's essential to choose the right fertilizer for your specific plants, soil type, and growing conditions.