Types of fertilizer
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Superior
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1. Granular Fertilizers
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These types of fertilizers are in granules and are the most common
bagged products.
 They
are applied with a spreader, or worked into the ground
They
are a good value because they last longer than solubles
Example: Lawn and garden fertilizers containing Polyon® or IBDU that feed
for up to 3 months.
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Fast
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2. Water Soluble Fertilizer
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These types of fertilizers are designed to dissolve in water.
Good
for fast growing plants such as flowers and vegetables
Need
to be applied every 1 to 2 weeks during the growing season
Good
for house plants and container gardening
Example: Vigoro Instant ALL PURPOSE FERTILIZER 20-20-20
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Limited
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3. Natural Organic Fertilizers
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These types are processed organic materials such as manure, dried
blood, or bone meal.
They
have a low level of nutrients compared to most granular fertilizers
They
are popular with organic gardeners
They
are relatively expensive when compared to granular fertilizers
Example: Manures, Bone Meal, and Blood Meal are the most common sources for gardeners
who prefer to fertilize this way. |
