Straight Fertilizers: These fertilizers only contain one main nutrient and are single-nutrient fertilizers. For instance, straight fertilizers that supply nitrogen are urea and straight fertilizers that supply phosphorus are monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP).
Compound fertilizers are those that combine two or more essential nutrients in a variety of ratios. For instance, complex fertilizers called NPKs deliver nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium in various ratios. Based on crop needs and soil studies, the precise NPK ratio changes.
Complex Fertilizers: Complex fertilizers are similar to compound fertilizers, but they additionally include secondary and/or micronutrients. These fertilizers offer a wider range of vital components for plant growth. Examples include NPK fertilizers that have been supplemented with micronutrients like iron, zinc, or boron as well as secondary nutrients like calcium, magnesium, or sulfur.
Fertilizers with controlled release: These fertilizers are made to release nutrients gradually over an extended period of time, giving plants a steady supply of nutrients. To control nutrition release, they are frequently coated or encapsulated. Controlled-release fertilizers assist minimize environmental effects, increase nutrient usage effectiveness, and reduce nutrient losses.
