Fertilizer for agriculture

Regardless of the state of modern agriculture, organizations and individuals will use organic fertilizers to grow crops. The process is accelerated through the use of equipment and special equipment.

If the same soil is used for harvesting, then every year it will become more and more depleted, losing important trace elements. Many experienced farmers are increasingly paying attention to environmentally friendly organic and organomineral fertilizers. A good example is the products of the ECOR-K trademark, which is produced on the basis of humic acids from lowland peat. This organomineral supplement based on potassium humate is already used in the territory of the Russian Federation and other countries. The product has a state registration.

It should be noted that today you can find different types of fertilizers on the market. We propose to find out what specific types of top dressing can be used for soil in order to restore nutrition and yield.

The reasons for fertilizing the soil

The earth is not capable of providing an infinite amount of resources for plants every year. Almost any agricultural state depends on the level of soil fertility and if the land is not provided with fertilizers, the population will not receive enough food and some groups of goods will not be exported, which will lead to violation of international contracts. Despite the widespread use of hydroponic farms, crops grown outdoors are considered more valuable due to the content of sufficient nutrients.

Agriculture has changed a lot in recent years – the scale of land processing has increased several times. Any experienced farmer knows that the soil is not capable of producing the same yield every year. The number of crops grown depends on many factors – weather conditions, recurrent frosts, pests, precipitation levels, plant diseases, and so on. Some factors cannot be influenced by a person. But the farmer can make enough fertilizers.

Fortunately, the market provides a wide range of products to improve the condition of the soil. But it is important to purchase proven fertilizers that are able to provide the soil with nutrients without harming it in the future.

This is one of the reasons why, as an example, we cite the drug "ECOR-K", created on the basis of potassium humate. This product helps to prevent soil degradation and restore fertility.

Varieties of fertilizers

The market is saturated with fertilizers and additives from various manufacturers. All top dressing can be divided into three groups: mineral, organic and micro fertilizers. Most often, modern farmers use the first two types. It is important to remember that the cultivation of each crop requires special attention – in some cases it is better to abandon mineral additives and focus only on organics. But sometimes, in order to accelerate fruit production, it is necessary to partially abandon organic fertilizing.

Mineral fertilizers

This product is manufactured on an industrial scale at production facilities. The basis for fertilizers of this type is a set of substances obtained through chemical synthesis – in most cases they are devoid of carbon. Despite the fact that the owners of private plots prefer to abandon such fertilizing, mineral fertilizers are actively used to restore the fertility of fields of dozens of hectares. The main advantage is the ease of purchase and application.

Let's pay attention to the main advantages of this group of substances:

It is easy to purchase – almost any store operating in the field of fertilizer sales is able to present an assortment of mineral fertilizers.
1. The cost of such products depends on the composition and manufacturer, but in most cases it does not exceed reasonable limits.
2. Some additives are versatile – they can be used for different crops.
3. Chemicals give fast results.
4. Mineral fertilizers are able to saturate the soil even with the onset of frost – such additives can be added to the soil after harvesting.
5. The product is easy to transport and use – the manufacturer puts detailed instructions on the packaging.

The main disadvantage of mineral fertilizers is the potential danger to human health in the process of applying such top dressing – in the process of applying a chemical product, you need to use overalls.

Many farmers today point to the problem of aggressive introduction of chemical technologies, intensive farming and the introduction of high doses of mineral fertilizers. This leads to a deficiency of certain nutrients, deterioration of agrochemical soils and other problems. Therefore, we once again want to draw attention to the drug "ECOR-K", which is a powerful catalyst for biochemical processes in the soil. Mineral fertilizers are divided into 4 types: nitrogen, phosphate, potash and complex.

The nitrogen group is used in the spring, when plants enter a phase of rapid growth. This type of fertilizer is needed for active leaf growth. An experienced gardener knows that a plant needs a sufficient amount of nitrogen for proper cell construction, nutrition of the culture with protein, vitamins and nucleic compounds.

Nitrogen additives are divided into three groups:

1. Ammonia is created from ammonium sulfate. The main components of such a product are sulfur and nitrogen. These substances dissolve well in the soil and do not accumulate in crops. The additive is used for root and foliar top dressing.
2. Amide is also called urea. It contains a large amount of nitrogen. Farmers buy this product because of its low cost and fairly high efficiency.
3. Nitrate is used for fertilizing crops in fields with an area of tens of hectares. It contains up to 35% nitrogen.

Phosphate mineral fertilizers are known for their ability to increase the resistance of crops to frost and prolonged lack of moisture. Therefore, this type of fertilizer is relevant for regions where short-term droughts or prolonged winters often occur. Phosphorus fertilizers can be easily soluble, semi-soluble and hardly soluble. Most often, farmers use ammophos, nitroammophos, diammophos and superphosphate.

The third group is potash fertilizers. Potassium promotes the synthesis of plants and increases their resistance to frost. This element is also involved in the process of photosynthesis. Fertilizers of this type are extracted from fossil ore.

The complex group of fertilizers is considered to be the most in demand due to its high efficiency. The composition of such an additive contains more than two active substances that have a positive effect on the condition of the soil. They not only contribute to the normal development of plants, but also strengthen the immunity of the culture. Nitrogen, phosphate and potassium components can be used as a base. The composition of each product is different.

Mineral top dressing is effective, but many summer residents prefer to use the organic option. The drug "ECOR-K" consists of substances that are used by the soil to obtain nutrients and energy.

Organic fertilizers

Like the drug "ECOR-K", these types of top dressing are created from agricultural waste. The natural origin of additives of this type allows the soil to recover after the next harvest. They are more often used for private farming or a country garden. Organics has a lot of advantages:

• efficiency – plants better "accept" fertilizer created on the basis of natural components;
• safety – crops are not exposed to chemicals;
• it can be used for almost all crops – the gardener or the farmer is not afraid that fertilizing will make the fruit less useful;
• saturates the soil with all necessary minerals, vitamins and trace elements;
• ensures a good harvest if all other growing conditions have been met and created.

The main disadvantage is the problem of accumulating the necessary amount of material, since it is collected only in nature – plant residues or animal waste products.

Examples of organic fertilizers:

1. Peat is considered the best option for fields and vegetable gardens, as this natural top dressing is able to completely restore the soil within a few years.
2. Compost – increases the yield of the site and restores the soil structure.
3. Manure – more and more farmers are leaning towards bird droppings. But it is important to pay attention to the time of year, as the earth does not always require a lot of nitrogen.

Some farmers tend to add sawdust and ash.

Micro fertilizers

This type of fertilizer is perfect for ensuring the rapid growth of crops. Trace elements contribute to improving the processes of vegetation and increasing yields. A small amount of micronutrients can be found in both organic and mineral fertilizers.

If the soil is used for growing plants from year to year, then the land is depleted – the amount of trace elements is rapidly decreasing, which affects yields.

Categories of micronutrients:

• boric – boric acid and sodium salt;
• manganese – manganese is dissolved according to the instructions for seed treatment;
A product containing zinc, copper, cobalt and molybdenum.

A fertilizer category may consist of several components to meet the needs associated with soil saturation.