Does a plant know the difference between a synthetic/chemical fertilizer and an organic fertilizer?
All nutrients, whether synthetic or organic must be converted to a form which can be utilized by the plant. The plant does not recognize a difference between synthetic/ chemical or organic nutrient sources, but the soil does. Organic fertilizers and amendments are meant to develop a healthy and vital population of the organisms that make nutrients available to plants. Therein lies the age old organic gardening motto, Feed the soil, to feed the plant. A plant’s growth is dependent on the ability of the soil to retain and release nutrients. It is therefore critical that the soil be nurtured and fed first. A healthy soil will result in a garden full of healthy plants. Our intent is to help the gardener build a fertile soil with a large reserve of nutrients. The plant will draw the nutrients it needs from this storehouse in the soil.
