Fertilizers

With every harvest, the soil’s productive capacity declines. Fertilizer is anything that can be added to the soil to increase and improve soil productivity. Fertilizers replace the major/micro nutrients (such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium,zinc etc) that the crops utilizes from the soil, enhancing the natural fertility of the soil. Carolina Exim deals with a variety of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic.
Thes include:

  • Urea 46 N
  • NPK
  • Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
  • Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Urea 46 N

Urea is a white crystalline solid containing 46% nitrogen.
It is widely used in the agricultural sector both as a fertilizer and animal feed additive.
The main function of Urea fertilizer is to provide the plants with nitrogen to promote green leafy growth and make the plants look lush. The nitrogen helps jumpstart many plants during their growing cycle, aiding the photosynthesis process.

When plant’s leaves begin to yellow, it could be an indication of nitrogen deficiency. Urea helps develop a deep green color. Urea 46 can be recommended especially for maize and root crops.

Why use 46 N fertilizer

  • It is highly soluble
  • When properly applied, it results in crop yield
  • It has 6 months shelf life from the production date
  • It is universal and can be used on all crops.

NPK

NPK fertilizer contains nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and potassium(K). The three compounds are essential for the growth of plants.
Nitrogen (N) is essential in promoting the growth of leaves and vegetation. Phosphorus (P) promotes the growth of roots and shoots. Potassium (K) is good for overall plant health.

Why use NPK fertilizer

  • It's universal and can be used on all crops
  • Potassium enhances disease resistance

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)

DAP contains 18% Nitrogen and 46% Phosphorus (P205). It provides the right proportion of phosphate and nitrogen needed for plants.

Why Use DAP

  • It’s free-flowing, dust-free, and does not normally give any storage problem
  • It is highly soluble and thus dissolves quickly in soil.
  • It’s universal - can be used on all crops (Cereals, vegetables, and fruit crops)
  • With this compound formulation, excessive uptake of potassium is limited.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Calcium ammonium nitrate, also known as nitro-limestone, is a widely used inorganic fertilizer.
CAN provides both calcium and nitrogen. Tomatoes, apples, and peppers are examples of crops that may benefit from calcium nitrate application.