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VS SOIL AMENDMENT FERTILIZER
from Hemp Garden
by hempalta
Indirectly
Soil amendments improve a soil's physical condition (e.g. soil structure, water infiltration), indirectly affecting plant growth.
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Organic
Organic Amendment- Organic soil amendments modify the soil structure as they decompose, allowing it to absorb and retain water and nutrients more efficiently.
Ex// hay, straw, peat moss, leaf mold, Hemp-Pak
Inorganic
Inorganic amendments are either mined or created by man.
Ex// dolomite lime, gypsum, sand, pea gravel, vermiculite and perlite.
Definition
Directly
Fertilizers improve the supply of nutrients in the soil, directly affecting plant growth.
Natural Organic
Categories
Natural organic fertilizers are derived from either plant or animal products containing a significant quantity of one or more of the primary nutrients (NPK) necessary for plant growth. Nutrient content must be labeled on the package. Most natural organic fertilizers also provide significant quantities of organic matter, so they can also be classified as soil amendments.
Ex// bone meal, sewage sludge, manure.
Synthetic
Synthetic fertilizers are chemically manufactured materials containing one or more of the primary nutrients necessary for plant growth: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK)
NO NPK Values
Must Have NPK Values
