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Fertilizers are classified into two categories: organic or inorganic. Organic fertilizers are derived from animal wastes, crop residues, compost and numerous other byproducts of living organisms. Inorganic fertilizers are derived from mostly man-made, or known as commercial fertilizers. Inorganic fertilizers are easier to use and users can exercise control over the content of nutrients in these sources, thus allowing more accurate application of nutrients. Organic fertilizes vary in their nutrient content. However, organic sources can sometimes be obtained for little or no cost and it adds valuable organic matter to the soil and has some slow release action.

There are several considerations to make before deciding on which type of fertilizer to use. Firstly, consider the nutritional needs of the crop for optimum performance. Secondly, understand the nutritional level of the soil. The amount of each nutrient to be added to the soil will greatly affect one’s choice of fertilizer. Choose a fertilizer formula that best matches crops and soil needs. It is possible to use two or more types because one type may not satisfy all of crops needs.

In recent times, there has been growing emphasis on Biostimulant being a vital factor in fertilization. The main reason being biostimulants helps to deliver important nutrients to plant roots in times of stress. Plant stress can be attriubted to insects, diseases, weeds or dur to environmental factors such as heat and drought. Each of these stress factors will remove certain nutrients from the soil or reduce the ability of plant roots from extract needed materials. When this happens, the plant or its roots could not produce enough vitamins, amino acids or hormones for to optimise its growth and reproduction. This is where the biostimulants take over to aid in the recovery by supplementing those elements in the soil the plant is having difficulty in producing. Biostimutlants will also help keep disease and stress down to a minimum. All while increasing and developing a healthier root system. In the age heavy use of chemicals are placed on turf, landscapes, horticultural and agricultural crops, biostimulants can help by replenishing needed organic nutrients into the soil, while enabling the plant to uptake applied products more efficiently decreasing the overall amount of nitrate rich fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides.