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Why Plants Like Organic Food More than Synthetics
Episode 513
Organic food is better for plants than synthetic food for a number of reasons. First, organic food is more biogradable, meaning that it is easier for plants to absorb and use. Synthetic fertilizers are often made from inorganic salts, which can be difficult for plants to break down. Second, organic food contains a wider range of nutrients than synthetic food. Synthetic fertilizers typically only contain the three macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Organic food, on the other hand, contains a variety of macronutrients, micronutrients, and beneficial microbes.
Here are some of the specific benefits of organic food for plants:
- Improved root growth and development. Organic matter helps to improve soil structure and drainage, which is essential for healthy root growth. Organic matter also provides food for beneficial microbes, which help to protect plants from pests and diseases.
- Increased nutrient uptake. Organic matter helps to make nutrients more bioavailable to plants. This is because organic matter contains chelates, which are molecules that bind to nutrients and make them easier for plants to absorb.
- Improved soil health. Organic matter helps to improve soil aeration, drainage, and water retention. It also helps to increase the soil's cation exchange capacity, which is the ability of the soil to hold onto nutrients.
- Reduced pest and disease pressure. Organic matter helps to promote a healthy soil microbiome, which can help to suppress pests and diseases. Organic matter also helps to improve the plant's immune system, making it more resistant to pests and diseases.
- Increased yields and quality. Organic food has been shown to increase crop yields and improve the quality of produce. This is because organic food provides plants with a wider range of nutrients and helps to improve soil health.
- Organic Plant Foods are safer for the environment than synthetic fertilizers because they break down over time and don’t pollute the ground water.
If you want to give your plants the best possible chance for success, choose organic food over synthetic food. Watters Garden Center has a fertilizer “All Purpose 7-4-4 Plant Food” and other products to help you grow healthy, productive plants.
Visit Watters Garden Center today to learn more about the benefits of organic food for plants!
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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago