Soil Health and Structure

The effect of the 4 Seasons Organics Liquid Fertiliser on the inorganic components of the soil is quite dramatic. Reaction of the soil to water gives segregation and precipitation of the phosphates to form large Aluminium Phosphate crystals and the dense packing of its component Smectite clay minerals. The presence of Aluminium Phosphate indicates significant acidification of the soil. This acidification would affect the CEC of the soil and promote lock-up of the Nitrogen by the clay minerals.

However, with the 4 Seasons OrganicsLiquid Fertiliser treatments, the Aluminium Phosphate deposits were not present, according to either X-ray diffractometry or Scanning Electron Microscopy. In addition, the density of the clay fractions of the soil significantly decreased, making the soil more penetrable for roots, moisture and air.

Conclusions

The trials established that the plants treated with the 4 Seasons Organics Liquid Fertiliser were healthier in every respect then those treated with chemical fertilizers. The significant results were:

• Improved root development
• Increased Chlorophyll content
• Decreased Ethylene content
• Increased microbial activity in soil
• Improved soil structure.