*Evergreen organic's Vermicompost improves soil structure and texture.

*Attracts deeply burrowed earthworms.

*Increases the water-holding capacity.

*Free of weed seeds, chemicals, and harmful pathogens.

*Do not contain any additives to increase its weight or volume.

*Do not hold any bad smell.

Encourage the population of useful soil microbes in the soil.

*potted plants: 2-3 fists (according to plant’s size/age) for every 20 - 25 days.

*Citrus, pomegranate, and guava tree - 2 Kg/tree (before the initiation of the flowering season.)

*Mango and coconut trees (twice a year - in March and September)

At planting - 2 kg/tree

1-5 years - 5kg/tree

Above 5 years - 10 kg/tree

*Organic fertilizers are derived from natural raw materials such as plants, animals, and minerals. They do not contain any harmful chemicals that can pollute the environment and contaminate the water and land resources. Hence they are biodegradable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

*They are a good blend of macro and micronutrients. Like chemical/ synthetic fertilizers, organic fertilizers not only provide primary macronutrients. Along with Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium (N, P, K), they also provide a balanced amount of micronutrients as well .

*Their behavior of releasing the small and balanced amounts of nutrients slowly over time in response to the plant needs allows the efficient usage of nutrients.

*Organic fertilizers release the nutrients slowly to the soil by the decomposition and breaking down naturally, thus eliminating the risk of burning of the crops and  also reducing the quick leaching of nutrients from the soil.

*They improve the physical and physiological structure of the soil by increasing the organic matter, reducing the compaction, surface crusting, and increasing the water infiltration capacity.

*Organic fertilizers do not contain any harmful chemicals and do not cause leaching. They reduce the acidity of the soil, hence they do not kill beneficial microorganisms present in the soil.

*Soil microorganisms are one of the important components that result in healthy and productive soil. Organic fertilizers improve the soil tilth and aeration, this facilitates the increasing activity of the beneficial microorganisms to release nutrients to the soil.

*Organic fertilizers not only serve as better fertilizers but also as better soil conditioners. They help in increasing the microbial biomass in the soil hence they improve the quality and productivity of both soil and the plants.

*Can be added on top of the soil for potted plants 

*Can be incorporated into the soil around (1.0 - 1.8 m away) the base of fruit/plantation trees.

*Use gloves and a mask if you are allergic to fertilizers.

Can be added to potting mix, potted plants, and garden planted plants as well.

*Store in a cool and dry place.

*Keep it away from children and pets.

*Consult physician immediately if ingested.

From the surface, it is true that chemical or inorganic fertilizers increase our agricultural production in a short period of time. But if we get down to its depths, we realize that they are having a devastating effect on our agriculture and environment. Although chemical fertilizers provide the essential nutrients for the growth and development of plants, they do cause certain adverse effects over a period of time unlike organic fertilizers do. 

*Chemical fertilizers are manufactured synthetically to provide essential nutrients and to enhance the growth of plants. Prolonged use of these fertilizers causes groundwater pollution  as they are highly soluble and get absorbed by the ground rapidly even before fully benefiting the plants.

*Chemicals present in synthetic fertilizers affect the soil microbial population by altering the soil pH and making the soil environment acidic that is unsuitable for the microorganisms. Thus it decreases the microbial population which are beneficial to the plants and soil health.

*The repeated application of chemical fertilizers causes soil compaction. A decrease in the size of the pores between the soil particles makes it difficult for root penetration into the soil. Soil compactness also causes poor drainage, poor aeration, and worsening of the soil health.

*Unlike organic fertilizers, chemical fertilizers are rapid releasers of nutrients. They contain nitrogen in abundance when compared to organic fertilizers. Overapplication of these fertilizers leads to higher nitrogen levels in the soil. This attracts the pests and also increases mosaic infections.

*The release of greenhouse gases from prolonged and excess use of nitrogen fertilizers can contribute to the global warming.

*Prolonged use of chemical fertilizers results in loss of essential nutrients from the soil, this leads to the production of foods that are deficient in nutrients.

Generally, we all know that the use of chemical fertilizers leads to devastating effects on the environment. But do you know the improper use of organic fertilizers can also contribute the environmental pollution? 

Yes. Fertilizers are necessary in order to provide crops with essential nutrients. But it is true that even improper usage of organic fertilizers is not safe for the plants as well as the environment. Application of nutrients to the plants above the optimum levels leads to adverse effects on plants like stunted growth, burned symptoms, and susceptibility to pests and diseases. 

Usage of fertilizers more than the recommended doses leads to Eutrophication in the water bodies. Higher levels of nitrogen and phosphorus present in the soil leach away into the water bodies. This unwanted addition of nutrients promotes the growth of algae, microorganisms, and plants in the waterways. Their fast growth uses up all the oxygen present in the water bodies and this makes it difficult for the aquatic ecosystem to get oxygen. This condition leads to Eutrophication. 

Improper use of Organic fertilizers causes harm more than good. 

So, the balanced use of any fertilizer is very crucial in order to maintain the natural balance of our environment.