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Explain why it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilisers |
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Answer» Compost is an inexpensive alternative to chemical fertilizers, and it is less likely to harm sensitive roots. Chemical fertilizers can be extremely harsh on plants. Chemical fertilizers can also leave heavy metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium that can build up over time. A big SHOCK of chemical fertilizer can also kill the very microbes that make soil fertile, DOOMING you to depend on using chemical fertilizers over and over again. Many chemical fertilizers are MADE from petroleum and other non sustainable sources. The PRICE of chemical fertilizers seems to get HIGHER every year due to rising oil and shipping costs. On the other hand, compost doesn’t use any oil and doesn’t require much transportation. Using compost reduces our dependence on foreign oil and boosts soil health. |
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