Fertiliser

Microbiological fertilisers, or biofertilisers, are fertilisers that contain live microorganisms, which, when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil, inhabit the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promote growth by increasing the supply of key nutrients from the plant. Microbiological fertilisers are similar to tea compost, and can be said to be engineered tea compost as only certain microorganisms beneficial to the soil are used.

Microbiological fertilisers are not ordinary fertilisers that directly increase soil fertility by adding nutrients to it. They contain and work through microorganisms that work in accordance with their respective fertilising properties. Some of these microorganisms are good in tethering nitrogen from the air so that the large molecules of phosphate or potassium are broken down into simple compounds which can be absorbed by plants.

Without these microorganisms, the phosphate or potassium compounds found in the soil cannot be absorbed by plants. In addition, there are microorganisms that are best at producing growth regulators or anti-pest agents. The microorganisms in microbiological fertilisers restore the soil’s natural nutrient cycle and form organic soil. Through the use of microbiological fertilisers, healthy plants can be grown while increasing the sustainability and health of the soil. Besides that, there are types of microorganisms that have the ability to break down organic matter, which makes using them ideal to speed up the composting process. In addition, also take note about the types of microorganisms that can absorb heavy metals, which then makes it ideal to use them for the bioremediation process of land contaminated with heavy metals.

Dosage for fertiliser: 40 grams + 400 litres of water can be used for 1 hectare of land