which fertilizers will make your plants grow faster: organic or chemical based?

Answer 1

The difference in approach is this:

Most chemicals work by supplying plants with the nutrients they would ordinarily get from healthy soil. When you garden organically, you build up the soil so that the plants get nutrients from the soil itself -- which will become healthier in time.

Using chemicals instead of building healthy soil for your plants is kind of like taking vitamin supplements instead of eating a balanced diet. Sure, you'll get the nutrients, but you might have problems in other areas!

I'm not saying chemicals don't have their place. They are particularly useful when dealing with certain pests and diseases. And besides, what is organic gardening if not making sure the right balance of chemicals (nitrogen, potassium, carbon, phosphorus, etc.) exists in your garden?

Answer 2

Organic fertilizers not only are good for the plants but are an excellent way to produce earthworms. I only use organic compost. You cannot live in a really picky neighborhood to use my method-- unless using a compost bin(it works the same way). When preparing the soil for next season's plants or mulching near the end of the growing season this is how I do it. I start a pile of kitchen scraps(no meat or dairy), houseplant trimmings, weeds, grass, leaves, ripped up newspaper, brown paper bags and cereal boxes. If you have small cage pets, the litter and mannure can also be added. I just keep adding to the pile. If you have a fish tank, the water from it is great too. Occasionally, I take a garden rake and rake through the whole pile. I don't advise putting kitty litter or dog mannure in the pile because they draw flies.
Nitrogen=compost Oxygen=mixing the pile
Water=keeping everything moist Carbon=fallen leaves
Am complimented every year about tall beautiful lillies and other plants. Am not worried about ground or other pollution either.

Answer 3

chemical the first year but if you want to build a strong fertile soil year after year then use organic. Horses' stable manure with straw is one of the best. Also compost made from kitchen vegetable waste and grass clippings. Twenty years later the next gardener will say "thankyou"

Answer 4

My daughters best friend asked this same question for her science fair project this year.

Her results were exactly the same for both. I say go with organic. But if your time and budget don't allow that then chemical is fine. It's all up to your preferences.

Answer 5

Both do the trick. Before I fertilize, I use a Root Stimulator (Lowes or Home Depot carries it). This really encourages new growth and gives it a really good boost!