Why use fluid fertilizers?
Fluid fertilizers offer ease of use. Movement is by pump, and they usually require less labor to handle. Some pesticides can be injected in the fluid thus saving trips across the field. Experienced, well-equipped dealers can custom blend fertilizers to specifications. Are there differences in plant use between liquid and dry fertilizers? No. Properly applied, fluid fertilizers are no more or less efficient than dry fertilizers. Most fluid fertilizers contain the same basic ingredients as dry fertilizers. The only difference is that fluid fertilizers are dissolved in water, and dry fertilizers are not. Efficiency of fluid fertilizers is determined by the way they are applied. Proper application methods are discussed below. What are the major types of fluid fertilizers, and what are the differences between them? The major types of fluid fertilizers are suspension fertilizers and solution fertilizers. Solution fertilizers are dissolved completely in water. Suspension fertilizers are parti
