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*[[Compost]]/[[Humus]] (plant matter/feces in progress of processing/processed plant matter/feces) | *[[Compost]]/[[Humus]] (plant matter/feces in progress of processing/processed plant matter/feces) | ||
*[[Compost tea]] (made with green manure) | *[[Compost tea]] (made with green manure) | ||
*[[Night soil]] (unprocessed human manure, can cause illness so is banned in most countries) | |||
*[[Bokashi anaerobic digestion|Bokashi liquid fertiliser]] (made from any kitchen scraps) | *[[Bokashi anaerobic digestion|Bokashi liquid fertiliser]] (made from any kitchen scraps) | ||
*[[Bacteria-rich_liquid_fertiliser|Fermented animal/human urine]] | *[[Bacteria-rich_liquid_fertiliser|Fermented animal/human urine]] | ||
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===Chemical fertilisers=== | ===Chemical fertilisers=== | ||
*[[Ammonia]] | *[[Chemical fertiliser production|Ammonia]] | ||
*[[Ammonium | *[[Ammonium nitrate]] | ||
*[[Lime]] | *[[Lime]] | ||
*[[Urea]] | *[[Urea]] | ||
*[[Struvite]] | *[[Chemical fertiliser production|Struvite]] | ||
==Overview of the different types== | ==Overview of the different types== | ||
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*[[Agriculture_manual_1_2_2]] | *[[Agriculture_manual_1_2_2]] | ||
*[[Sulphur]] | *[[Sulphur]] | ||
*[[Legumes]] | *[[Legumes]] | ||
*[[Integrated soil fertility]] | *[[Integrated soil fertility]] | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 2 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)
- Night soil (unprocessed human manure, can cause illness so is banned in most countries)
- Bokashi liquid fertiliser (made from any kitchen scraps)
- Fermented animal/human urine
- Fermented manure/water mix
- Fermented plant/water mix
- Leaf Mold
- Limestone