No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
'''Fertilisers''' are substances that can be supplied to the soil so as to improve the [[soil quality]] and promote the growth of any plants grown in this soil. Fertilisers come in several types and correct application differs depending on this type. Differences on application may include: method of introducing the fertiliser into the soil, the time of the year when the fertiliser is administered, ... | '''Fertilisers''' are substances that can be supplied to the soil so as to improve the [[soil quality]] and promote the growth of any plants grown in this soil. Fertilisers come in several types and correct application differs depending on this type. Differences on application may include: method of introducing the fertiliser into the soil, the time of the year when the fertiliser is administered, ... | ||
==Natural | ==Types of fertilisers== | ||
===Natural fertilisers=== | |||
*[[Compost]] | *[[Compost]] | ||
*[[Compost tea]] | *[[Compost tea]] | ||
| Line 9: | Line 10: | ||
*[[Green manure]] | *[[Green manure]] | ||
==Chemical | ===Chemical fertilisers=== | ||
*[[Ammonia]] | *[[Ammonia]] | ||
*[[Ammonium Nitrate]] | *[[Ammonium Nitrate]] | ||
| Line 18: | Line 19: | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Agriculture_manual_1_2_2]] | *[[Agriculture_manual_1_2_2]] | ||
*[[Sulphur]] | *[[Sulphur]] | ||
*[[Night soil]] | *[[Night soil]] | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 1 November 2012
Fertilisers are substances that can be supplied to the soil so as to improve the soil quality and promote the growth of any plants grown in this soil. Fertilisers come in several types and correct application differs depending on this type. Differences on application may include: method of introducing the fertiliser into the soil, the time of the year when the fertiliser is administered, ...
Types of fertilisers
Natural fertilisers
Chemical fertilisers
See also
- Agriculture_manual_1_2_2
- Sulphur
- Night soil
- Legumes
- Integrated soil fertility
- Soil substrates and fertility