10 Differences in Organic Fertilizer and Chemicals - In the process of agricultural land in order to deliver quality results and maximum, farmers use fertilizer. Used by farmers are generally divided into two categories, natural fertilizers (organic) and chemical fertilizers (inorganic). Both are different characteristics, different from its impact on the plant, the environment, and ecosystems. In order wisely decided to use the type which, following at least 10 differences between the two.
- Organic is made of natural materials that exist in nature, ranging from animal manure, plant residues, garbage plants, and various other natural materials that undergo a process of decomposition by microorganisms. Inorganic, as the name suggests, is made from synthetic materials.
- In addition, it contains elements of NPK as in common fertilizers used by farmers, organic, contains 16 kinds of nutrients that plants need. Inorganic contains only one nutrient alone in large numbers so as to produce good crops needed various types of chemical fertilizers.
- The use of organic fertilizer in the long term make the texture of the soil the better. Crop yield can also be improved. Unlike the case with inorganic, continuous usage affects soil texture, become damaged and hardened. Total intake of fertilizer needed to get the same results continue to rise. Production decrease and profits decrease.
- Organic does not kill activities of earthworms and other microorganisms that fertility is maintained. Water, air, and sunlight can penetrate the soil well, as a result of pests and diseases could be controlled. The use of inorganic making the balance of organisms become damaged soil fertility. The soil becomes hard.
- Organic maintaining the structure of soil remains loose so small or heavy rain, the soil structure is maintained and remains cool during hot weather. The use of inorganic making the soil's ability to hold water becomes lower, the frequency of watering should be shorter.
- Organic provides nutrients gradually. Plants absorb nutrients when they need. In inorganic nutrients immediately dissolve and seep under. If the limited rain can make the plants can not obtain fertilizer insoluble.
- When using organic materials, plant growth with media rich natural materials load protected by natural pesticides such as pesticide plant, cow urine, etc. When using inorganic, plant growth happens too fast so that the soil susceptible to pests and diseases. To overcome this necessary chemical pesticides and insecticides.
- Organic agriculture by making crops free of chemical residues by higher selling prices. Because it is made from garbage, waste, and various other natural materials are used for compost, the environment becomes more awake. The use of inorganic very likely poisons the soil and plants. Any increased chemical residues in food and fodder. Environmental pollution is also more likely to occur.
- Organic fertilizer free of side effects (if processed properly), as research conducted by PT Propadu Konair Tarahubun (Plantation Key Technology / PKT). The use of chemical fertilizer side effects for the use of human resources. In pregnant women can cause defects or parkinsonism in adult humans.
- Products produced from crops treated with organic fertilizers become healthier, tastier, and not easily damaged. On chemical fertilizers, the products containing residues of agricultural chemicals and are easily damaged.
That's 10 differences between the two. Hopefully, you can decide wisely using more friendly to the environment and health
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