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==Types of fertilisers== | ==Types of fertilisers== | ||
===Natural fertilisers=== | ===Natural fertilisers=== | ||
*[[Compost]] | *[[Green manure]] (unprocessed plant matter) | ||
*[[Compost tea]] | *[[Compost]]/[[Humus]] (plant matter/feces in progress of processing/processed plant matter/feces) | ||
*[[ | *[[Compost tea]] (made with green manure) | ||
*[[Bokashi anaerobic digestion|Bokashi liquid fertiliser]] (made from any kitchen scraps) | |||
*[[Bacteria-rich_liquid_fertiliser|Fermented animal/human urine]] | |||
*[[Bacteria-rich_liquid_fertiliser|Fermented Fermented manure/water mix]] | |||
*[[Bacteria-rich_liquid_fertiliser|Fermented Fermented plant/water mix ]] | |||
*[[Leaf Mold]] | *[[Leaf Mold]] | ||
*[[Limestone]] | *[[Limestone]] | ||
===Chemical fertilisers=== | ===Chemical fertilisers=== | ||
Revision as of 15:04, 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
- Green manure (unprocessed plant matter)
- Compost/Humus (plant matter/feces in progress of processing/processed plant matter/feces)
- Compost tea (made with green manure)
- Bokashi liquid fertiliser (made from any kitchen scraps)
- Fermented animal/human urine
- Fermented Fermented manure/water mix
- Fermented Fermented plant/water mix
- Leaf Mold
- Limestone
Chemical fertilisers
Overview of the different types
See also
- Agriculture_manual_1_2_2
- Sulphur
- Night soil
- Legumes
- Integrated soil fertility
- Soil substrates and fertility