Organic fertilizer is a natural soil amendment made from plant, animal, or mineral sources that provides essential nutrients to plants while improving soil health. Unlike chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers release nutrients slowly and enhance the soil’s ability to hold water and nutrients.

Common Types of Organic Fertilizer:

1. Compost – decomposed organic matter rich in nutrients and microbes.
2. Manure – animal waste (cow, chicken, goat, etc.) that boosts nitrogen and improves soil texture.
3. Bone meal – rich in phosphorus and calcium, good for root and flower development.
4. Blood meal – high in nitrogen, encourages leafy growth.
5. Fish emulsion – liquid fertilizer high in nitrogen and micronutrients.
6. Seaweed/kelp extract – provides potassium and trace minerals, also stimulates plant growth hormones.
7. Green manure/cover crops – plants grown and plowed back into soil to improve fertility.

Benefits of Organic Fertilizer:

• Improves soil structure and water retention.
• Provides a slow, steady release of nutrients.
• Enhances microbial activity in soil.
• Safe for the environment (no chemical buildup).
• Improves long-term soil fertility.