Your “Organic” Fertilizer Might Not Be Organic at All

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00:00Your organic fertilizer might not be organic at all.

00:04Bag shout organic, natural, or eco-friendly, yet many organic fertilizers harm soils.

00:12Understand what organic really means to protect plants, soil, local ecosystems, and make smarter choices.

00:20In fertilizers, organic isn't strictly defined.

00:24Loopholes allow synthetics and genetically modified ingredients.

00:27Standards vary by state and certifier. Always look for the OMRI seal.

00:34Natural formulas may include urea, ammonium sulfate, or processed phosphates, disrupting soil microbes.

00:41Natural-based blends. Mix compost or kelp with synthetics. Read labels for clear sources.

00:48Organic-based fertilizers combine small organic portions with synthetics, the marketed best of both worlds.

00:54Synthetics can alter pH, degrade microbes, and imbalance nutrients.

01:00Choose entirely natural sources.

01:02Bone, blood, feather meal, and fish emulsions vary.

01:06Some come from industrial byproducts.

01:08Residues of antibiotics, hormones, or heavy metals can accumulate.

01:13Prefer certified or plant-based options.

01:15Natural, eco-friendly, or earth-friendly labels lack oversight.

01:20And synthetic acid processing isn't natural.

01:23Choose full ingredient disclosures and avoid vague claims.

01:27Certifications like OMRI add vital assurance.

01:31Truly organic fertilizers feed microbes.

01:34High synthetic nitrogen or phosphorus overwhelms biology.

01:38Compost, aged manure, and minimally processed amendments build a thriving soil food web.

01:43Look for OMRI, or USDA, organic and short recognizable ingredients like kelp meal.

01:51Avoid natural-based, organic-inspired, or derived from organic sources, without percentages, and try to buy locally.

02:01Make your own compost scraps and yard waste.

02:03Add eggshells, coffee grounds, and compost teas.

02:07Hands-on fertility reduces risk and waste, saves money, and aligns with sustainability values.

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