Disadvantages of Inorganic Fertilizer
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Disadvantages of Inorganic Fertilizer
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Disadvantages of Inorganic Fertilizer
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Leaching
In sandy soils, drainage ditches and other areas where large volumes of water percolate through the soil, inorganic fertilizers can leach away from the root zone of the plant. Inorganic fertilizers that leach into the soil below the root systems of your plants are wasted since they are inaccessible to your plants.
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Plant Damage
Incorrectly applied inorganic fertilizers can damage the plants that they are supposed to feed. Fertilizer that comes in contact with the leaves of your plants can cause leaf scorching if the leaves of the plant are wet. Over applying inorganic fertilizers can also damage your plants. Common symptoms of over fertilization include decreased growth, defoliation, wilting or plant death in extreme cases.
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Runoff
Most organic fertilizers are water-soluble and can wash away if there is rainfall shortly after they are applied. Fertilizers that wash away during a heavy rainfall can pollute streams, ponds and other bodies of open water. Storm water runoff laden with inorganic fertilizers can cause algae and other aquatic plants in the water to grow excessively. In extreme cases, the overgrowth of plant life can lead to the death of all plant and animal life growing in the polluted water source.
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Salt Accumulation
Repeated applications of inorganic fertilizer can lead to the buildup of salt in your soil. Salt accumulation in the soil forces your plants to expend more energy to draw water from the soil and can cause them to appear wilted or dried out. Soils with an excessive concentration of salt have a white crusty surface and can become compacted. Plants that are sensitive to high salinity soils often show the ill effects of salt accumulation before the salt becomes visible on the surface.