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09/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Organic fertilizers made with moringa promote the healthier growth of wheat

If you’re thinking of planting wheat, try adding some moringa to the mix to help it grow faster and keep weeds at bay, according to a study in Allelopathy Journal. In the study, the researchers investigated extracts from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), in particular, how they affect the growth […]

08/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Improving soy farming with organic fertilizers

A Brazilian study investigated the possibility of using turkey manure as an organic fertilizer to replace chemical fertilizer. It reported that the manure was able to improve the soil quality and increased the yield of soybean crops, allowing for the reduction or outright replacement of chemical fertilizers that have toxic side effects. The researchers were […]

06/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Fertilize your garden inexpensively with household waste such as egg shells, coffee grounds, fireplace ash

Fertilizers come in many forms and are employed to boost the soil’s nutrient content and significantly increase the crop’s yield. Many commercially available synthetic fertilizers in the market are laden with chemicals that are not only harmful to human health but may also pose a threat to the environment. However, using organic fertilizer may mitigate […]

06/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Coffee plants grow better without chemicals; healthy soil has microbes and fungi that nourish plants and act as biofertilizers

A recent Mexican study suggested that coffee plants and other crops can flourish even without chemical fertilizers. All they need is healthy soil with the right combination of native fungi that act as biofertilizers, increasing the amount of phosphorus in the soil and the plant’s rate of absorption. The researchers identified two particular groups of fungi that are […]

05/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]

05/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to make your own DIY fertilizer

Commercial fertilizers can cost a pretty penny. So why don’t you do it yourself? According to an article on Modern Survival Online, making your own DIY fertilizer is pretty easy and much cheaper. Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients. Macronutrients are […]

05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

The need to carefully cull compost: Research suggests microplastics may be entering freshwater and soil from contaminated compost

Composting is known to be an environment-friendly practice of waste disposal. However, one study published in Science Advances suggests that organic compost and fertilizers may contain some amount of microplastics that make their way into freshwater and soil. Studies have highlighted the presence of microplastics in water, but researchers at the University of Bayreuth in Germany […]

03/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Native arbuscular mycorrhizal and phosphate-solubilizing fungi found to act as biofertilizer for coffee plants

In search of possible natural fertilizers, Mexican researchers studied the interplay of two different groups of fungi. According to their findings, published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, inoculating coffee plants with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate-solubilizing fungi led to higher phosphorus levels in the soil, which contributed to the healthy and quicker growth of the crop. The experiment was held under controlled conditions. Researchers adopted […]

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