What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers?

Answer 1

In Chemistry, the difference between organic and inorganic, is whether it contains carbon (organic), or not (inorganic). In advertising organic can mean anything at all, but usually means nothing- like putting the fertilizer in a green bag.

Answer 2

In general, the only difference between organic and inorganic fertilizer is that organic fertilizers are usually made from natural materials such as compost, manure, or something similar, while inorganic fertilizers are either mined from the ground or manufactured.

Plants need the same basic elements for growth whether they are provided by an organic or inorganic source. Every farmer or gardener must decide for themselves which method they wish to use, but it is usually best to make one's decision based on sound science, which exists for both types of fertilizer.

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Organic fertilizer is only a source of nitrogen; chemical manmade fertilizers can offer nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and other microelements. These fertilizers are stable and can be easily transported at long distances.

Natural fertilizers are insufficient for all the world.

Answer 3

Natural is a term that really means nothing. Think about it. Petroleum is natural. It is produced naturally in the ground.

Organic fertilizers are composted of plant or animal matter.

Answer 4

Well an organic one would be manure or composted manure etc. It could also be urea. An inorganic one would be potassium phosphate, ammonium nitrate etc.

Answer 5

All organic compounds contain carbon; most inorganic compounds doesn't contain carbon.