Unlike organic, inorganic fertilizers are usually quick-release formulas making nutrients rapidly available to plants. Inorganic fertilizers are safe to use, however, because it is quick-releasing, salts can build up fast, damaging soil (Soil applications), pumps and air stones used in hydroponics application.

The advantages of using inorganic fertilizers are nutrients are immediately available to plants and exact amount of a given element can be measured before feeding plants. However, Commercial fertilizer, particularly nitrogen, is easily leached out by rain or irrigation.

Regardless if you use organic, inorganic or a combination of the two, it is important to follow the manufacturers guidelines regarding timing of application, placement of the fertilizer, and the proper amount of fertilizer to be used.

If you're cultivating edible plants, organic fertilizers are recommended because they give crops a better flavor (taste). For ornamentals, for example, chemical fertilizers might give better results. The concentration of minerals allows plants to grow vigorously.


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