What is inorganic fertilizer?

Introduction to Inorganic Fertilizer

Inorganic fertilizer is a mineral fertilizer, also known as chemical fertilizer, or "fertilizer" for short. It has a relatively simple composition, is easily soluble in water, decomposes quickly, and is easily absorbed by plant roots. It includes nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, compound fertilizer, etc.

Inorganic fertilizer classification

Inorganic fertilizers can be divided into ammonium bicarbonate, urea, ammonium sulfate, calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer, potassium sulfate, wood ash, lime, etc.

The difference between inorganic fertilizer and organic fertilizer

Different ingredients

Carbon compounds, excluding simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, and carbonates, are called organic matter if they mainly contain the three chemical elements C, H, and O, while the opposite is called inorganic matter. Organic fertilizer refers to fertilizer containing the former type of substances, and inorganic fertilizer refers to fertilizer containing the latter type of compounds.

Different sources

Organic fertilizer uses the excrement or remains of organisms as fertilizer, is easily decomposed by microorganisms, has good compatibility with the environment, does not pollute the environment, and is both environmentally friendly and economical. Inorganic fertilizer buries high-purity inorganic salts into the soil, which can easily destroy the pH value of the soil and harm the ecological environment.

Precautions for using inorganic fertilizers

Excessive application of inorganic fertilizers will cause soil compaction, which can easily lead to the fixation and loss of soil nutrients, and easily cause pests and diseases, which can reduce the quality of agricultural products. Therefore, we must pay attention to controlling the amount and degree of inorganic fertilizer use.