Is Organic or Inorganic Fertilizer More Effective on Plant Growth?

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Inorganic fertilizers give a quicker boost to plant growth than organic fertilizers because they are specifically designed to be immediately available to a plant. Over a long period of time, organic fertilizers provide the nutrients needed for a healthier plant.

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Jack Burton started writing professionally in 1980. He has written for "Word from Jerusalem," "ICEJ Daily News" and Tagalong Garden News. Burton managed radio stations, TV studios and newspapers, and was the chief fundraiser for Taltree Arboretum. He has a Bachelor of Science in broadcasting from John Brown University, and retired from the Navy Reserve in 1999.

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Is Organic or Inorganic Fertilizer More Effective on Plant Growth?

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