What is the difference between granular and liquid fertilizer?
Granular fertilizers are solid granules, while liquid fertilizers are made from water soluble powders or liquid concentrates that mix with water to form a liquid fertilizer solution. Plants quickly take up most water-soluble fertilizers, while granular fertilizers need a while to dissolve or decompose before plants can access their nutrients. Granular fertilizers are meant to be worked into the soil or sprinkled around plants. They last 1 to 9 months, depending on the type. Because they must first break down before releasing nutrients, it usually takes a watering and a few days to begin to see their results. It’s often good to work them into the ground before planting. You may be familiar with common granular farm-grade fertilizers such as 8-8-8 and 10-10-10. High-tech granular products have “slow-release,” “timed-release,” or “controlled-release” properties, synonymous terms meaning that they release their nutrients slowly over a period of time. They are coated to control the rate of
