Chemical Fertilizers and Organic Fertilizers

Advantages of Chemical Fertilizers

1. A high element content that is utilised sparingly, such as the formula 46-0-0, which indicates that 46% of the nutrients are supplied.
2. By giving plants a high level of nutrients, plants can use those nutrients more efficiently for growth.
3. Easy to purchase and labour is not required to produce fertilizers.

Disadvantages of Chemical Fertilizers

1. There are no soil improvement properties, the soil does not crumble like organic fertilizer
2. If applied for a prolonged period, the soil will become acidic and hard and rough.
3. When used in excessive quantities, it may harm plants.
4. There are not enough nutrients. The bag will only contain those ingredients that are listed.

Organic Fertilizers (Manure and Compost)

Advantages of Organic Fertilizers

1. Has a range of nutrients, including macro- and micronutrients, which helps the plant get far more essential minerals.
2. Enhances soil structure (better soil structure) and loosens the soil to improve air and water flow.
3. Plants are not harmed by the gradual release of nutrients.
4. When combined with artificial fertilisers, they will assist to improve the quality even more.
5. More microbes in the soil make them function more effectively.

Disadvantages of Organic Fertilizers

1. Making organic fertilisers requires a lot of labour.
2. Low nutrient content causes it to be used in large amounts.

The combination of Organic and Chemical Fertilizers

You can use manure or compost on homegrown vegetables or short-lived plants, but not on flowers or fruit trees. In order for plants to bear fruit, the usage of organic fertiliser requires knowledge of organic materials as well as appropriate application techniques. There are only leaves; there are no flowers or fruits. When utilising chemical fertilisers, organic fertilisers must also be employed because the soil's structure will change, becoming more crumbly and its acidity will decrease. For example, micronutrients may need to be provided together with some chemicals if the plant is deficient in particular nutrients. This is especially true for fruit trees, which need a lot of nutrients.

Diseases and insects pests and marigold destruction in drought (doesn’t make sense) Moina pierces the water feeding from plant leaves and flowers with their tongue. Yellow spots on damaged leaves can be seen, which cause the leaves to curl and lose their shape. Moina are tiny, shaped like spiders, and they tend to live in groups. They frequently spin webs just like spiders. Outbreaks were discovered in warm temperatures.