FERTILIZERS: TYPES AND WAYS OF APPLICATION Flashcards
Fertilizer - is either a ______ or ______ substance added to the soil
natural or artificial
Fertilizer - is either a natural or artificial substance added to the soil for _________
nutrients and essential elements for the plants to grow healthy.
Fertilizer also increases
soil fertility
2 Types of Soil Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizers
Inorganic Fertilizers
these are fertilizers derived from plant and animal matter.
Organic Fertilizers
Compost, Dried Animal Manure, Bio-liquid, Green Manures,
Vermicast, Fruits and Vegetables, Crushed eggshells are examples of
Organic Fertilizers
these are chemical-based fertilizers manufactured in the
laboratories. It is also referred as synthetic fertilizer.
Inorganic Fertilizers
Complete Fertilizer, Urea, Muriate of Potash, Calcium Nitrate are examples of
Inorganic Fertilizers
it is a method of applying fertilizer around the plant about 100cm
from the base of the plant.
Ring Method
it is a method of spreading the fertilizer all over the
farm manually or through mechanical means.
Broadcasting Method
it is a method of applying fertilizers in a shallow furrow along
the side of vegetable plants.
Side Dressing
it is a method of spraying water-based liquid fertilizer
directly to the leaves and stems of the plants.
Foliar Application
primary nutrients in commercial fertilizers (3)
Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)
NPK
