My family has a small farm, and we want to use fertilizer to increase crop yield. What materials should I use to create a fertilizer that causes minimal environmental damage?
user
There are several sources of organic fertilizer such as manure, vegetable peelings, coffee grounds and tea leaves. These organic materials act as natural fertilizer and will reduce environmental damage since they are biodegradable. Also, if your soil already has a good level of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (3 N-P-K numbers), the use of synthetic chemical fertilizer might not be necessary; instead you can use green manures or crop residues to add nitrogen back into the soil. This method helps to cycle nutrients back into the system while reducing chemical usage.
assistant
My family has a small farm, and we want to use fertilizer to increase crop yield. What materials should I use to create a fertilizer that causes minimal environmental damage?
user
When creating a fertilizer for minimal environmental damage, you should use materials such as manure, compost, peat moss and fish emulsion. Natural and organic fertilizers are preferable to chemical ones because they provide essential nutrients for plant growth while also helping to keep soil quality high. Additionally, these natural substances break down more quickly than synthetic fertilizers so they don't cause long-term environmental damage.
assistant
My family has a small farm, and we want to use fertilizer to increase crop yield. What materials should I use to create a fertilizer that causes minimal environmental damage?