How to Choose an Organic Fertilizer

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How to Choose an Organic FertilizerBy braniac, eHow User

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Granulated Organic Fertilizer

Organic fertilizers are becoming more commercially available as consumersmove towards sustainable practices for their yard and Garden. Many organicfertilizers provide plant nutrients and benefits to the soil that synthetic fertilizersdo not. However, some products on the market provide little benefit to plants andcan do more harm than good. This article will assist you in making a smooth

transition to an organic program.

Difficulty:

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Instructions

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Meat & Bone Meal

Know what you are looking for - Organic fertilizers are made from awide variety of natural sources. Consider the various base materialsbefore you buy. Some common materials include: Plant meals,animal meals, manures, composts and mined minerals amongothers. Composts and naturally occurring minerals will be the easiestto handle and will have minimal odors as compared to animal mealsand manures. Non-decomposed substances can be detrimental tothe soil. Microbial activity will begin to break these materials down.This process robs the root zone of much need oxygen and consumesnitrogen that could be utilized by the plant. Try to find a composted

product as this process insures that the material has already beendecomposed and that it is free of harmful pathogens and weedseeds.

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Nutrients - NPK - the three numbers on the front of the bag representthe primary nutrients plants need to grow (nitrogen, phosphorus,potassium). Nitrogen promotes growth, Phosphorus promotes rootdevelopment and potassium encourages budding and fruitdevelopment. Choose your fertilizer analysis based on what you wantto accomplish. Use a higher nitrogen formula (5-10%) on turf grassand heavy feeding plants such as corn. Use a more balancedformula such as 5-5-5 on flowers, fruits and vegetables. Use a highphosphorus formula when establishing new plants.

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Get more than just NPK - Check the label for micro nutrients. Thereare many more nutrients plants need other than N, P & K. Organicfertilizers often contain these "micro" nutrients. Some important


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micros include Calcium (Ca), Sulfur (S), Magnesium (Mg) and Iron(Fe) among others - Organic fertilizers also contain many beneficialqualities other than plant nutrients. Some of these include beneficialmicroorganisms, humic acids and mycorrhizae among others.

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Be sure the product is "Approved for Organic Growing" - There aretwo different definitions for the word "Organic." The chemical

definition means "bound with carbon." The more common consumerdefinition means "naturally occurring and produced in a sustainableway." The problem with this is that a product may be labeled organicbut is not allowed for organic production. Look for either the OMRI(Organic Materials Review Institute) logo or the Washington StateDepartment of Agriculture Registered Material seal to verify that theproduct is in fact approved for organic use. One rule of thumb whentrying to identify if a fertilizer is truly organic is to add up the 3 NPKnumbers. If the total adds up to over 15, the fertilizer most likelycontains synthetic nutrients.

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Shop Around - Most home and garden centers now carry organicchoices and all of the big box stores carry at least one organic option.Shop around to find the best product for the price. Remember tothink about beneficial substances such as micro nutrients, humicacids and microorganisms comparing prices. Many products includethese for the same price as an NPK only alternative. Use the total

weight of the bag and the amount of nitrogen to accurately compareprices. The area the bag will cover depends on the nitrogen contentand the weight of the product in the bag.

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Tips & Warnings

Use the following formula to determine the coverage of the bag:weight X %nitrogen X 1,000 = Sq Feet of Coverage

Sterilized products do not contain beneficial microorganismsbecause they have been killed during the sterilization process.

Check the particle size and consistency - some organic productscan be quite dusty or inconsistent. This can cause problems duringapplication.

Many organic fertilizers contain a foul odor. Keep this in mind whenconsidering different materials. Fully composted materials have minimalodor.

Non Composted manures often contain weed seeds that have beenconsumed by the animal.

Non composted manures may contain harmful pathogens unlessthe material has been sterilized.

Some organic fertilizers are made from the same material as dogfood(blood and bone meal). Keep these products away from pets

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With all the choices out there, how do you pick theorganic fertilizer that's perfect for your needs?

Many people prefer using organic fertilizer rather than chemical fertilizer for avariety of reasons. For one thing, organic fertilizer, unlike chemical fertilizer, willnot burn your plant's roots. The question then becomes how do you choosebetween the various kinds of organic fertilizer? How do you know which fertilizeris right for you and for your particular gardening needs?

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Have your soil tested. Collect one or two samples of your soil andsend them to a soiling-testing lab or take them to your local nurseryor home improvement center and ask how you go about getting yoursoil tested.

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Read the report that you get back on your soil. Pay special attentionto the nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium levels in your soil.

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Read the labels that are attached to the bags of organic fertilizer. The

labels will have a notation similar to: 20-10-15. Notations such as thistell you how much nitrogen is in the fertilizer (20%), how muchphosphorous (10%) and how much potassium (15%). Buy theorganic fertilizer that has the best blend of nutrients for your soil,based on your soil test. Follow the manufacturer's recommendationsfor the quantity you need.

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Composted fertilizers have a lower nitrogen content than "raw"fertilizers but they are easier to spread, they smell better, and theyseldom, if ever, over-fertilize your plants. Different organic fertilizers, such
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as fish oil, worm castings, horse manure, cow manure, or chicken manurefertilizer will have differing levels of nitrogen. Buy the one that best suitsthe needs of your particular soil. Be patient. Organic fertilizers mustcombine with the microbes in your soil before they begin to work. Thiscould take several days to a week.

Always wash your hands after handling organic fertilizers.

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* Use organic fertilizer to build rich fertilesoil,

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Reduce and re-use is really possible with organic gardening. But

organic fertilizers still have an important role. This is because

harvested fruit, vegetable and flower gardens take a lot out of the

soil. And you need to maintain soil nutrients for your fruit and

vegetables to provideyou with essential nutrition.

When You Need To Use Organic Fertilizers

Most garden soils contain the bare essentials. But that may not be

enough and many cultivated plants need more to fully develop.

When growing nutrient demanding cropsBrassicas, potatoes... modern varieties of some plants are more demanding -

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composted or dried manure is essential - and it's available here in cleaneasy to handle - poultry manure pellets and buttons,

For continuous cropping season to seasonwith no breaks in your crop rotation organic fertilizers are very useful assupplements seepelleted poultry manure again.

When growing in containersyou can make good earth for containers from garden compost, loam, leafmold, perhaps comfrey leaves and fed with specialised organic fertilizerblends,

For plants growing on the same site for long periodse.g. lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees... garden compost and manure is still agreat provider - Find more here on lawn and shrub fertilizer,

When growing on thin unfertile groundwork in manure - continue to use organic fertilizer to make better qualitycompost, and grow clovers and beans as green manures to dig in. Seeorganic base fertilizer and re-mineralizing rock dust on link here.

In fact, I always add organic fertilizer for important crops and flowers. But I recycle

the green waste through compostand also build moisture retentive, increasingly

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fertile soil. And the important extra organic fertilizer that I use does no damage and

saves waste.

Provide Complete Fertilizers - Keep It Simple And Whole

Growing plants need all the major nutrients and more. Don't focus on N for leaves, P

for roots, etc... Remember that you are growing whole plants, not leaves without

roots, or flowers without leaves. So avoid single nutrient plant foods.
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Correct Problem/Deficient Soils

Move the complete range of nutrients from bagged composted manure and organic

fertilizers throughyour plants and into garden compost. Made from living plants,

compost contains all the essential nutrients at an ideal ph and so eventually your

garden soil will come right.

Manure and garden compost dramatically improve soil condition too. So I can grow

more kinds of plants with fewer worries about drainage and water shortage. And as

the earth gets richer and deeper I can grow plants with closer spacing and look

forward to bigger harvests and more flowers still.

Discover how dried chicken manure helps break open stiffer clays soils.

Alternatives To Fertilizer

Simply water your plants when dry to bring existing soil nutrients to yourplant's roots,

Grow your plants with a strong healthy root system, Maintain healthy soil that's well-aerated, free draining and moisture holding

and you'll help most garden plants to bare flowers and fruit in plenty, Soil micro-organisms are important for feeding your plants too, The organic gardening term 'feed the soil not the plant' recognises all of

these benefits. So add organic matter.

Advantages To 'Feeding The Soil'

You'll be able to grow more types of plant successfully - more free draining,more moisture holding, organically rich, diverse soil micro-organisms supportplant growth and condition your soil so it's easier to work,

Does it really work? Of course it does!Most things that go wrong in gardens are something to do with notkeeping the natural

connection with soil.

And without chemicals it's really simple - here's what you do.

Now Here's The Brainy Bit About Organic Gardening:-The aim of organic

gardening is to be sustainable and reduce external inputs. Plant nutrients are

recycledfrom waste garden plants, fallen leaves, grass cuttings, prunings... through

compost... back to the soil andyour plants. And there's more...

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nutrients before they are lost. Soil micro-organisms are naturally recruited to

incorporate additional free nutrients such as soil nitrogen from N fixing soil micro-

organisms. Green manures and cover plants are important too.

Micro-organisms can be inoculated into the soil to boost nitrogen fixing and help

plants access extra soil nutrients. Your plants always used these natural fertilizersuntil cultivation and chemicals degraded the soil. Find more on natural fertilizers.

But many productive crops remove considerable amounts - some that we eat

for example - then we usually need to add some fertilizer on top of garden compost.

Remember - the nutrient value of your food will suffer if you don't replenish

soil nutrients. Composted animal manure is the most important organic fertilizer.

Which Fertilizers Are Acceptable In Organic Gardening And

Which Are Not?

My Favourite Organic Fertilizers

Pelleted Chicken Manure and 6X, use carefully - details on this link..., Fish, Blood & Bone, a compound organic or semi-organic fertilizer - varying

release rates & usage details on this link..., Bone Meal, - pure form is not complete organic fertilizer, details on this link..., Seaweed Meal and Liquid Seaweed, find out more...,

Some products are not suitable as organic fertilizers. Consider these:-

Where does the fertilizer come from? e.g. is seaweed under threat fromcommercial exploitation? Does mining calcified seaweed destroy marine life?Does your fish fertilizer come from fish waste or fish exploitation?

Does manufacture use vital resources or involve pollution? e.g. carbon fromnatural gas burnt for producing chemical nitrogen,

How does it get to you? e.g. transporting a big load of fresh manure? Is it excessive or wasteful? Use of Bat Guano and Urea has attracted many

supporters but they are both considered bad for organic gardening, Does it destroy soil fertility-building micro-organisms? Is it a danger to your plants in its content or by your method of use? e.g.

blood meal can be fast acting in warm conditions and with ill-effects on yourplants.

I've read the analysis on chemical fertilizers.

Do chemicals provide more nutrients?In my experience plants get sufficient from organic materials. The extra in chemicals is either
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not needed or is damaging and wasted. Big farming and gardening are different things.You can find more onchemical fertilizers here but I suggest youtry the links below to grow a

healthy organic garden.

Table 1. Nutrient Content of Natural Materials.

Materials % N % P % K

Ashes, unleached 0 2.0 6.0

Ashes, leached 0 1.2 2.0

Blood (dried) 12 to 15 3 0.6

Bone meal, raw 3.5 22 -

Bone meal, steamed 2.2 28 0.2

Coffee grounds 2.1 0.3 0.3

Compost 0.3 0.2 0.4

Cottonseed meal 6 to 7 2.5 1.5

Greensand - 1 to 2 5.0

Hair 12 to 16 - -

Kelp or seaweed 1.5 1.0 4.9

Lawn clippings 1.2 0.3 2.0

Peanut hull meal 1.2 0.5 0.8

Oyster shells 0.2 0.3 0.03

Sawdust, wood shavings 0.2 - 0.2

Sewage sludge 2.6 3.7 0.2

Sewage sludge, activated 6.0 3.0 0.2
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Table 2. Nutrient Content of Manures.

Manures % Nitrogen % Phosphate % Potash

Bat 6.0 9.0 3.0

Beef (fresh) 0.6 0.4 0.5

Beef (dry) 1.2 2.0 2.1

Chicken (fresh) 0.9 0.5 0.5

Chicken (dry) 1.6 1.8 2.0

Hog (fresh) 0.6 0.3 0.4

Hog (dry) 2.2 2.1 1.0

Horse (fresh) 0.6 0.3 0.5

Rabbit (fresh) 2.4 1.4 0.6

Turkey (fresh) 1.3 0.7 0.5

Table 3. Recommended application rate for various granular fertilizers to apply 1 pound

of nitrogen per 1,000, 100, and 10 square feet.

Application rates per 1,000 Square

Feet

100 Square

Feet

10 Square Feet

Source Pounds Cups Pounds Cups Tablespoons

10-10-10 10 20 1 2 4

8-8-8 12.5 25 1.2 2.5 5

12-4-8 8 16 .75 1.5 3

16-4-8 6 12 .5 1 2

5-10-10 20 40 2 4 8

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Table 4. Conversion of fertilizer weights to approximate volumes.

Fertilizer Cups per Pound Tablespoons per Pound

Ground limestone 1 1/2 24

Nitrate of soda 1 1/2 24

Potassium sulfate 1 1/2 24

Calcium nitrate 2 32

Superphosphate 2 1/4 36

10-10-10 2 1/4 36

5-10-10 2 1/2 36

Ammonium nitrate 2 1/2 40

Epsom salts (MgSO4) 2 1/2 40

Aluminum sulfate 2 3/4 44

Hydrated lime 4 64

Table 5. Pounds of Fertilizer Needed per 1,000 Square Feet to Supply Various Amounts

of Nitrogen.

N-P-K 1 Pound

Actual

Nitrogen

1 1/4 Pound

Actual

Nitrogen

11/2 Pounds

Actual

Nitrogen

3 Pounds

Actual

Nitrogen

45-0-0 (urea) 2.2 2.7 3.3 6.5

33-0-0

(ammonium

nitrate)

3.0 3.7 4.5 9.1

27-7-7 3.7 4.6 5.6 11.1

21-0-0 4.8 5.9 7.1 14.3


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(ammonium

sulfate)

20-20-20 5.0 6.2 7.5 15.0

16-4-8,16-8-8

6.2 7.8 9.4 18.8

15-5-5 6.7 8.3 10.0 20.0

12-4-8 8.3 10.4 12.5 25.0

10-10-10 10.0 12.5 15.0 30.0

5-10-10,

5-10-5

20.0 25.0 30.0 60.0

Consumer Horticulture | Trees | Plant Fact Sheets

Prepared by: Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

2000 NC State University - All Rights Reserved

Natural and Organic Fertilizers

by Erik Schimek on April 15, 2010

Its that time of year again spring! And that means its time to fertilize your lawns, plants, and

gardens. But before you reach for the old stand-by chemical fertilizer, read this article and learn

about the many natural and organic fertilizing options that are available, and even preferableover synthetic fertilizing agents.
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Chemical fertilizers contain many nutrients for plants, but the three main nutrients they contain

are: nitrogen for foliage development, phosphorous for root development/flowering, and

potassium for the overall health of the plants. Harvesting of nitrogen, phosphorous, andpotassium for use in synthetic fertilizers is helping to deplete the earth of precious natural

resources. Massive amounts of natural gas are used in the harvesting of nitrogen for chemical

fertilizers. Phosphorous for fertilizers has to be strip-mined. Phosphorous fertilizers can alsocause run-off into ground water and waterways, which causes overgrowth of algae in ponds and

water bodies. The overgrowth of algae depletes the oxygen in the water and suffocates the

underwater life. Potassium for fertilizers is also mined. Another drawback to using chemicalfertilizers is that the plants become dependent upon them, and require and more and more in

order to be able to thrive. The natural tilth and balance of the soil becomes disrupted and

depleted.

Fortunately, there are many natural ways to infuse nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium into ourplants and lawns. Plus, natural fertilizers are capable of performing many other functions that

chemical fertilizers cannot like retaining nutrients, cleaning up chemical residues, creating a

neutral pH balance, et cetera. Natural and organic fertilizers reduce the draw of natural resources,reduce energy usage, and reduce soil destruction.

Below is a list of some of the most common natural and organic fertilizers. Even if you usenatural fertilizers, be sure not to over-fertilize. Over-fertilizing can promote run-off and it can

also burn and even kill the plants. Remember: fertilizer is not plant food; it is a soil-enrichingagent that will help your lawn and plants to thrive.

List of some natural and organic fertilizers
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Seaweed and kelp contain potassium and over 60 trace minerals. They alsohave small amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous.

Mulch, grass clippings, and leaves are a good source of nitrogen. Many lawnmowers have a mulching mechanism that will distribute the lawn clippingsback over the lawn as it mows. You can also make mulch from raked leaves,

by processing them through a hand-held leaf mulcher (leaf mulchers usuallydouble as leaf blowers). For plant beds, place a nice layer of mulch or leavesaround the plants. This will allow the nutrients to seep into the soil. This is agreat do-it-yourself way to fertilize. Plus, it keeps all that yard debris out ofthe landfills.

Commercial organic fertilizers can be purchased at virtually any store thatcarries fertilizers, and of course they can also be purchased online. They costmore than the do-it-yourself ways of fertilizing, but they can be well-balancedand easy ways to naturally fertilize your lawn and plants. As with allfertilizers, be sure not to use too much, and read the instructions on thepackage. The package should also contain a ratio of the nitrogen (N),phosphorous (P), and potassium (K). The ratios should be displayedsomewhere on the package in the following order: N-P-K.

Animal manure is rich in nitrogen, and also contains good amounts ofphosphorous and potassium. It should be worked into the soil, and placedaway from the roots of plants. Any chemicals that were present in the diet ofthe animal will be in the manure. Can be used directly, but better ifcomposted first. It can usually be purchased at a nursery or feed store.

Wood ash contains a good amount of potassium, as well as some calcium andtrace minerals. Wood ash is good for acidic soils, but should never be out on

alkaline soil.

Compost

Blood meal is rich in nitrogen and also contains small amounts ofphosphorous and potassium. It is derived from slaughterhouse by-product.

Bone meal is a good source of phosphorous and it is a good slow-releasefertilizer.

How to choose the right fertilizer:

Get soil tested

Getting your soil tested is the most accurate way to go about choosing which fertilizer is most

needed for your lawn or plants. The soil test will reveal the nutrient content, so you can pick a

fertilizer that is appropriate for your situation. It will also tell whether your soil is more acidic oralkaline.
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Choose based upon characteristics

Another good way to go about fertilizing is to look at the characteristics of your plants and lawn

then match up the characteristics with the appropriate fertilizing agent. Plants that are slow-growing, abnormally small, yellow, etc. will benefit from nitrogen-rich fertilizers. If your plants

need help with root growth, flowering, seeds, etc., then phosphorous-rich fertilizers would help.Potassium helps to overall strengthen the health of plants it can be used to help water

assimilate better into the plants, and to increase hardiness for facing droughts and harsh winters.

Here is a linkto a North Carolina State University table of nutrient percentages in natural

fertilizers.

Wing it

The least scientific way to go about fertilizing your lawn naturally, is by winging it. And quite

frankly, this is what many people do. Just be sure not to over-fertilize. You may want to fertilize

twice in the spring eight weeks apart. And once in the fall.

How to Compare Inorganic & OrganicFertilizer

Helen Jain has been writing online articles since December 2009 for various websites.She has studied English and psychology and hopes to get a Ph.D. in English in thefuture.By Helen Jain, eHow Contributor

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Organic and inorganic fertilizers are both meant to improve the growth and healthof plants. There are differences that should be considered when looking at thetype of fertilizer that is best for any plant. Though the ways that plants ultimatelyreact to the fertilizers is similar, there are differences in the ways that thefertilizers work that can make one type of fertilizer more appealing than the other.

Difficulty:

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Instructions

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Compare soil health improvement. Organic fertilizers stabilize andimprove the soil over time, while inorganic fertilizers do not improvethe stability. This factor should be considered when trying to improvethe health of plants and, over the long term, the soil they are grownin.

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Pay attention to the nutrient availability. Inorganic fertilizers havenutrients that are available immediately to plants, while organicfertilizers can take months before the nutrients are available to theplants. Organic fertilizers must be broken down into nutrients theplants can use, but the inorganic fertilizers are already broken down.

o 3

Watch for chemical imbalances in the soil. Inorganic fertilizers can

result in a buildup of salts and other chemicals over time, which leadsto imbalances. Organic fertilizers will not often have chemicalimbalance problems due to the natural materials that make up thefertilizer. Organic fertilizers do not have added chemicals.

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Look at the amount of nutrients available to the plants. Inorganicfertilizers have known nutrient amounts. Nutrients in organicfertilizers are less clearly specified and are not as easily calculated.The materials used can alter the type of nutrients available to theplants.

o 5

Compare the prices and availability of fertilizers. Organic fertilizersare often more expensive and less available than inorganic fertilizers.Some areas might not have organic fertilizers available throughstores, which can be inconvenient.

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