Organic fertilization: everything you need to know

The use of organic fertilizers is increasingly becoming part of producers’ mindset, as it is now essential to replenish and enrich soils with organic matter. Organic matter plays a crucial role in soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and the enhancement of beneficial microbial activity. Moreover, organic matter levels in Greek soils are quite low, both due to extensive tillage and the excessive use of chemical fertilizers, among other factors.

One of the ways to replenish and maintain organic matter is through the use of organic nutrition products with high organic matter content. The selection of an organic fertilizer or soil conditioner is determined both by the crop’s requirements and by soil analysis results.

The raw materials and the form of the organic fertilizer play a decisive role in choosing the right product to use. In this way, ease of application is ensured, along with maximum effectiveness in the final yield.

Some of the forms of organic nutrition products include:

Compost
Pellets
Micro-granular
Liquid

Organic fertilizers operate on multiple levels.

At the soil level, they:

Improve soil structure, aeration, and water retention
Contribute to the regulation of pH and electrical conductivity (EC)
Reduce salinity
Help detoxify the soil
Enhance the activity of beneficial microorganisms

At the crop level, they:

Increase nutrient availability
Promote the development of a healthy root system
Release nutrients and trace elements already present in the soil
Help address nutrient deficiencies
Enable plants to make better use of applied fertilizers

The new growing season starts from the ground up. At gnika.gr, you will find a complete range of products for organic soil improvement, designed to give your crops the boost they need.

Why choose our solutions?

We focus not only on basic plant nutrition, but on the long-term health and balance of the soil. Our products offer: