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Organic fertilizer refers to fertilizers that are created organically in nature, such as manure or peat. Organic fertilizer can also be man made from compost. Organic fertilizers are carbon based compounds that increase the productivity of plants and have many benefits that chemical fertilizers do not provide. Organic fertilizer will help improve your soil by adding important nutrients for your plants which is a key to organic garden success. Without fertile soil and nutrients your plants cannot thrive.

The main benefit of synthetic chemical fertilizers is that they offer a higher density of nutrients than organic fertilizer do, however this can sometimes cause plants to dehydrate due to excessive fertilizer salt. Another draw back from chemical fertilizer is that they can pollute your soil and water, as well as contaminate your food. On the other hand organic fertilizer is made from natural materials and is safe for both you and the environment.

Organic fertilizer also differs from chemical fertilizer in the way they feed your plants and build up your soil. Soils the contain a lot of of organic material will remain loose and airy and hold more moisture and nutrients. This helps to foster growth of soil organisms and promote healthier plant root development. By using only chemical fertilizer, the soil gradually loses its organic matter and microbiotic activity. As organic material is used up by your plants, the soil structure deteriorates, becoming compact, lifeless and less able to hold water and nutrients.

Organic fertilizer is generally made up of mostly water insoluble organic materials that break down and release their nutrients slowly. Organic fertilizers can be more expensive than chemical fertilizers, but they offer many more benefits and you can even make your own with backyard composting. Organic fertilizers tends to last longer as well, since they are mostly water insoluble, they tend to remain where they are applied and help hold soil moisture in and break down hard soils.