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It is all chemical-made in a laboratory. Its not like cow manure which is natural.
Artificial fertilizers are those produced by the chemical industry, as opposed to the organic or mineral fertilizers. Not organic as in organic farming, but organic as in carbon-based animal or vegetal organism, like manure.
For instance, the nitrogen in artificial fertilizers used to come from oil, it is now extracted mostly from natural gas and comes in liquid or dry powder/pellet forms, mixed with other substances, mostly phosphorus and phosphates, in different (NPK) ratios according to the culture you are growing.
Pure chemical elements are easy to obtain in powder form, so artificial fertilizers also include other macronutrients such as calcium or magnesium, and micronutrients which are other mostly metallic elements, for instance boron, manganese and zinc, which are critical for the well-being of the plants, even though they are needed only in very small quantity.
Artificial fertilizers include only the pure and bare essential elements, whereas these elements make up a minor part of organic fertilizers, where the carbon-based elements represent the major part and serve to form humus, an essential part of the living soil. This is the reason why artificial fertilizers are described as washing out the top-soil and encouraging erosion and pollution of the aquifers and water ways, especially after a hard rain. A soil with no humus to absorb the water will erode quickly. Most American agricultural soil countrywide has lost several feet of top soil over the last century, most of which now lies on the ocean floor.
All forms of artificial fertilizers are prohibited in organic farming, which relies on a sustainable cultivation cycle, or, in the case of intensive organic farming, on external inputs that are supposedly local and as much sustainable as possible.
Agriculture being artificial by definition, it is not always possible to avoid inputs from non-renewable sources, such as calcium mined from mineral deposits, but these are not artificial and therefore tolerated.
Artificial fertilizers are those produced by the chemical industry, as opposed to the organic or mineral fertilizers. Not organic as in organic farming, but organic as in carbon-based animal or vegetal organism, like manure.
For instance, the nitrogen in artificial fertilizers used to come from oil, it is now extracted mostly from natural gas and comes in liquid or dry powder/pellet forms, mixed with other substances, mostly phosphorus and phosphates, in different (NPK) ratios according to the culture you are growing.
Pure chemical elements are easy to obtain in powder form, so artificial fertilizers also include other macronutrients such as calcium or magnesium, and micronutrients which are other mostly metallic elements, for instance boron, manganese and zinc, which are critical for the well-being of the plants, even though they are needed only in very small quantity.
Artificial fertilizers include only the pure and bare essential elements, whereas these elements make up a minor part of organic fertilizers, where the carbon-based elements represent the major part and serve to form humus, an essential part of the living soil. This is the reason why artificial fertilizers are described as washing out the top-soil and encouraging erosion and pollution of the aquifers and water ways, especially after a hard rain. A soil with no humus to absorb the water will erode quickly. Most American agricultural soil countrywide has lost several feet of top soil over the last century, most of which now lies on the ocean floor.
All forms of artificial fertilizers are prohibited in organic farming, which relies on a sustainable cultivation cycle, or, in the case of intensive organic farming, on external inputs that are supposedly local and as much sustainable as possible.
Agriculture being artificial by definition, it is not always possible to avoid inputs from non-renewable sources, such as calcium mined from mineral deposits, but these are not artificial and therefore tolerated.
What else can I help you with?
How does the fertilizer affect the plant?
Fertilizer is artificial.
What is the name of Benjamin Franklin's artificial fertilizer?
Benjamin Franklin was known for many inventions and discoveries. The artificial fertilizer that he used was known as gypsum. He was also a politician during his career.
Why fertilizer is better than manure?
Manure IS a fertilizer ! I think you may mean to say artificial fertilizer - which has energy costs as well as requiring the use of resources such as petroleum.
What is artificial fertilizer made from?
many are synthesized from industrial chemicals like ammonia.
How Artificial fertilizer made?
Artificial fertilizer is made by combining various chemical compounds such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, along with other essential nutrients. These compounds are processed in a manufacturing plant using different methods like chemical reactions, blending, and granulation to create the final fertilizer product. The resulting fertilizer is then packaged and distributed for agricultural use.
Why is natural fertilizer better than artificial or laboratory fertilizers?
Emergence from non-chemical processes and structure in conformity with Mother Nature are reasons why natural fertilizer is better than artificial or laboratory fertilizers. Natural fertilizer generally falls into one of three categories: mixture of compost and manure, production through composting, or result of waste elimination. Environmental contamination therefore will not be an after-effect or side-effect of natural fertilizers whereas it does happen with artificial and laboratory fertilizer use.
What are the dangers of over use of artificial fertilizer?
Animals could die or get very sick.
Is fertilizer a plant?
Yes, fertilizer is a plant mineral.Specifically, fertilizer contains minerals. The minerals derive from plants when the fertilizers are considered organic. They derive from artificial, chemical or synthetic ingredients when the fertilizers are considered inorganic.
Is fertilizer a plant mineral?
Yes, fertilizer is a plant mineral.Specifically, fertilizer contains minerals. The minerals derive from plants when the fertilizers are considered organic. They derive from artificial, chemical or synthetic ingredients when the fertilizers are considered inorganic.
How much artificial fertilizer is used in the uk every year?
3 miles 3 miles
What is Artificial eutrophication?
Eutrophication that occurs because of the introduction of inorganic plant nutrients into a body of water through sewage and fertilizer runoff.
What are the disadvantages of using artificial fertilizer?
The use of artificial fertilizer contributes to ground water pollution and leads to damages in the aquatic ecosystems. Since it does not decompose easily, it poses a health risks to animals and children.
