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Difference between natural fertilizer and artificial fertilizer

Posted by ??Arghyarupa?? 5 years, 5 months ago

Gaurav Seth 5 years, 5 months ago

Chemical fertilizer-

Chemical fertilizers are synthetic fertilizers that provide essential nutrients ( nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) which are require for the growth and development of a tree.
Chemical fertilizers provide more essential nutrients than organic fertilizers .
It require less time to work.
Example-Ammonium nitrate,ammonium sulfate,calcium cyanamide etc.

Natural fertilizer-

Natural or organic fertilizers are derived from animal matter or excreta of animals and humans which contain raw nutrients that is require for the growth and development of plants.
It require more time.
Example- sewage of domestic products,Rhizobium, blue green algae are used as bio fertilizer.
Natural fertilizers are Eco friendly.

Yogita Ingle 5 years, 5 months ago

Artificial Fertilizer	natural fertilizer
It may be artificial or natural substance.	It is a natural substance.
These are chemicals that are added to the soil to increase its fertility and productivity.	These are obtained by dead and decaying plants and animals.
Prepared in factories.	Prepared in fields.
Does not provide humus to the soil.	Provides humus to the soil.
Rich in plant nutrients.	Less rich in plant nutrients.
Absorbed by plants quickly.	Absorbed by plants slowly.
Costly	Cost-effective
It harms the organisms present in the soil and also causes health issues in people consuming the crop.	It causes no harm to the organisms and improves soil quality.