organic fertilizer

The concept of fertilizer has different uses, but this time we are interested in keeping its meaning as the substance used to fertilize the soil. Adjective organic, for its part, also has several meanings: it can be what has carbon as the main component.

A organic fertilizer, therefore, it is a type of fertilizer that is produced from plants, animals or mushrooms. Different is the case of inorganic fertilizers, which derive from mining activities or fossil fuels and require an industrial process for their manufacture.

The use of organic fertilizers results more environmentally friendly compared to the rest of the fertilizers. They allow, for example, the reuse of organic waste, contribute to fix carbon to the ground, require less Energy for its production and help to increase the capacity of the soil to absorb water. As a negative point, organic fertilizers can favor the appearance of pathogens if they do not receive the appropriate treatment.

Many people, on the other hand, they choose to consume foods whose obtaining does not imply the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, because these kinds of foods are healthier.

The humus that produce the worms; the compost which is made with remains of food, wood and leaves; and the manure (animal feces) are some of the most popular types of organic fertilizers. Their choice usually depends on the crop and the environmental characteristics of the region.

However, we cannot ignore the existence of many other organic type fertilizers such as the following:
-Ashes that come from woods that do not have any type of paint. They are considered to be a great alternative when treating soils that have the particularity of having a very acid PH. And it is that they provide them with both magnesium and calcium or potassium.
-The mob. Under such a unique name is a very spongy matter that is obtained from the decomposition of vegetables that have had little oxygen and high humidity. It should also be noted that there are two types: the blonde, which has an acid PH, and the black, which is identified by having a neutral PH.
-The green manure, which is obtained from plants that have been sown and then cut into pieces. It is a great type of organic fertilizer to ensure that very eroded lands or that have been damaged by the use of too many toxic products are returned to their best state.
-The guano. It is one of the most unique organic fertilizers that exist and is basically the one obtained from the defecations of bats and marine birds. It is considered to be very rich in phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium.
Not forgetting that there are others that are equally effective but really peculiar, such as, for example, bone meal, coffee grounds, human urine, egg shells ...