FERTILIZER

PRE-TEST
Activity 1. Identify each picture with their corresponding name of
fertilizers.
FERTILIZER
A fertilizer is a substance
that is added to soil or
plants to enhance their
growth and health. It
typically contains essential
nutrients such as nitrogen,
phosphorus, and
potassium.
 Dry Fertilizers

plants and animal material

which have undergone
complete decomposition,
has soft like texture.
EXAMPLES

Vermicompost

Bokashi
Compost
Water Soluble Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers are
fertilizers that can be dissolved
in water and are applied
directly to the plant through
drip irrigation and foliar
application to increase nutrient
use efficiency.
EXAMPLES
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FAA FFJ
Conclusions

IMO’s LABS
FPJ
How to apply Organic Fertilizer

Basal application is
fertilizers are applied
directly to the soil by
mixing.
Foliar Application is
fertilizer is applied directly
to the leaves usually by
spraying.
When do you apply fertilizers?

• During land preparation

• During transplanting
• 2 weeks after transplanting
• Throughout the growing
stage
Note!
That the frequency of fertilization varies
for every vegetable type and variety. To
succeed at fertilizer application, keep
tabs on industry knowledge and
practices.
ASSIGNMENT
Answer the following questions!

1. What is a fertilizer? Explain its purpose in agriculture.

2. Differentiate between organic and inorganic fertilizers. Provide examples for each.
3. Describe the process of how plants absorb nutrients from fertilizers.
4. Research on a specific type of fertilizer. Discuss its composition, benefits, and potential
drawbacks.
Write it in a whole sheet of paper.
Thank
You