Fertilizing Responsibly

Much of the food that plants need come from the soil; a healthy soil equals a crop rich in nutrients. Because of this, fertilizers have to be used in farms and gardens by applying them to the soil so that most of the nourishment the flora needs are provided. These nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and others.

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However, fertilizing should be done responsibly. Otherwise, there could be negative effects on plants and the environment; not to mention extra, unnecessary costs would also be incurred. The EZ-FLO fertilizing systems, which integrate irrigation and application of fertilizers, are capable of decreasing fertilizer consumption by 70 to 90 percent and reducing water usage by 25 to 50 percent.

This can help optimize the growth of crops because they receive no excess fertilizer, thus minimizing “burning” them, and do not drown in a glut of water. Moreover, with the right amount of fertilizer, the plants become less prone to infestation of pests, the onset of diseases, and wilting during droughts, and the soil becomes as fertile as possible.

Less water reduces the likelihood of runoff and leaching, which can contaminate waterways with pollutants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and more. Only a sufficient amount of water should be supplied in farms and gardens so that there would be no adverse impact on water quality.

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Learn more about fertilizing responsibly by visiting this EZ-FLO website.