CONCERNS According to Rodale’s “The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening,” calcium nitrate and other chemically produced mineral salts have drawbacks. Artificial fertilizers feed plants, not soil or soil-friendly earthworms. Over time, chemical use depletes the soil, while organic fertilizers condition and nourish soils. As soil degenerates, an increasing amount of chemicals are needed to grow plants, which may potentially leach into the edible plants you consume.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:29:51 +0000
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