After reading this article you will learn about the fertilizers containing phosphorus. (A) Fertilizers Containing Water-Soluble Phosphorus: Characteristics: 1. Phosphate is water-soluble and quick acting (available). 2. Very less leaching loss in this group of fertilizers. 3. Should be applied in neutral and alkaline soils. 4. Superphosphate and, soil reaction. When superphosphate is applied to […]
Fertilizers Containing Phosphorus
Difference between Organic Manure and Inorganic Manure
This article will help you to differentiate between organic and inorganic manure. Difference # Organic Manure: A. Organic manures are poor in plant food. They supply almost all the ingredients of plant food. B. Physical Properties: (i) Soil structure – Organic manure improves the soil structure (granular). (ii) Water-holding capacity – They improve water-holding capacity. […]
Application of Fertilizers
After reading this article you will learn about Fertilizers:- 1. Methods of Fertilizer Application 2. Time of Fertilizer Application 3. Factors Affecting Optimum Fertilizer Dose. Methods of Fertilizer Application: Various methods are used for fertilizer application. The methods are classified as follows: (A) Application of Fertilizers in Solid Form: I. Broadcasting: Evenly spreading the dry […]