What is the difference between compost, organic fertilizer and synthetic fertilizer?
Compost is decomposed organic matter that strengthen the soil, making it more porous for insects and earthworms and for water storage. Organic fertilizers are like compost in that they are typically made from the remains or by-products of organisms. Like compost, but unlike synthetic fertilizers, they improve soil structure and increase fungal and bacterial activity in the soil. Organic fertilizers are labeled N, P and K guaranteed by analysis, whereas compost is not. Synthetic fertilizers typically contain petroleum products. They are not as stable in the soil, often releasing quickly and adding to downstream water pollution.
