5 Things You Didn’t Know About Organic Fertilizer

1. Organic fertilizer isn’t new

The first form of fertilizer was organic. In fact, Egyptians, Native Americans and Romans among other early civilizations used some

form of minerals, manure or composting to promote healthier crops.

2. Organic fertilizer can contain Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

Just because it’s organic, doesn’t mean it contains no NPK. Some organic fertilizers contain natural forms of NPK, directly affecting plant health. Other types of organic fertilizer like soil

amendments do not contain NPK and therefore indirectly affect plant health.

3. Organic Fertilizers Are Researched-Based and Validated

One common misconception regarding organic fertilizers is that they aren’t researched based. This is far from the truth. Today, many organic fertilizers are supported by university studies and third party field-testing and validation. When

searching for organic fertilizers, ask for their research reports.

4. Organic Fertilizers Are Cost Effective

Just because it’s organic, doesn’t mean it isn’t cost Effective. Whether you DIY or purchase from an organic fertilizer manufacturer, there are many cost effective products

available.

5. Organic Fertilizer May Or May Not Contain Living Biology

Some organic fertilizers do not contain living biology but may contain food sources, which is still a great benefit.

Other organic products contain living, beneficial microorganisms and are designed to set the soil food web

back in balance, taking a probiotic approach to plant health.