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Chemical Fertilizer vs. Organic Fertilizer
In the last 60 to 70 years, a phenomenon has happened on farms across the USA,
as farmers and gardeners started using Chemical Fertilizer instead of Organic
Fertilizer. From that point we have seen a gradual worsening of soils,
resulting in increased insect, disease and weed problems, and foods that have
lower and lower nutritional value.
Chemical Fertilizers are what is called “water soluble”. They are minerals in
concentrated form that are readily available to the plant. Unlike most
organic fertilizers, they don’t need the help of the soil to break them down
so the plant can utilize them. They only need the soil to hold them until the
plant takes them in. Water soluble chemical fertilizers contribute little to
the health of the soil. Over time, soils become run down and diseased, and
become ever more limited in the types of crops they will grow.
Why Farmers Choose Chemical Fertilizers.
Soils and plants need so many more nutrients than Nitrogen, Phosphorus and
Potassium (also called NPK). But research has shown that it is these three
that are the primary nutrients needed to produce bigger yields. To the
farmer, with all the expenses involved in farming, coupled together with low
crop prices, if he doesn’t produce larger yields, he very well won’t be able
to make enough money to stay in business.
The issue of
Chemical vs. Organic Fertilizer is the same issue
faced by people. Do we live a healthy lifestyle and eat nutritious foods, or
do we indulge ourselves and then count on drugs to save us from the
consequences? Because chemical fertilizers do not supply most of the
micro-nutrients needed by the soil and plants, soils are out of balance, and
disease, insect problems and weed problems multiply. To counter these,
farmers utilize poisons (insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides) to treat
these symptoms. Of course, these chemicals are detrimental to the soil.
Along with killing the bad, they also kill insects, nematodes, bacteria and
other soil life that are beneficial.
Nutritious Foods
Chemical fertilizers may grow a greater volume of food, but organic
fertilizers grow more nutritious food. Both plants and people need a host of
micro-nutrients. Chemical fertilizers only supply a handful of these
nutrients, while
organic fertilizers
provide many more.
It has been said that blood plasma and plant sap have almost the identical
proportion of minerals as are found in the ocean. In fact, one of the best
sources for micro-nutrients is ocean water, where all 76 naturally occurring
minerals are available in perfect balance. This is
organic fertilizer
at
it’s best. When you give plants and soil the nutrients they need, it means
health for your plants, and excellent nutrition for you.
Your Choice
If you choose to use only chemical fertilizers, you are asking for trouble.
Why not add in some organic fertilizers as well. Better yet, forget the
chemical fertilizers, and educate yourself in the use of
organic fertilizers.
Our research has shown that when used properly, they will result in less
insect damage, fewer diseases, and less weed problems, while giving you a
bountiful harvest of
highly nutritious foods
that have a great shelf life.
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