Phosphate Rich Organic manure is a type of fertilizer used as an alternative to Phosphate fertilizer and single super phosphate.
Phosphorous is required by all plants but is limited in the soil, creating a problem in agriculture in many areas phosphorous must be added to soil for extensive plant growth that is desired for crop production.
COMPONENTS |
CONTENTS |
Method Test |
Organic Carbon |
7.9 % (min) |
FCO 1985 |
Nitrogen |
0.4 % (min) |
FCO 1985 |
Phosphates (P2O5) |
10.4 % (min) |
FCO 1985 |
C:N Ratio |
> 20:1 |
FCO 1985 |
pH(1:5 solution) |
6.7 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Moisture |
25.0 % (max) |
|
Particle size |
90 % (min) material should pass through 4 mm IS Sieve |
|
Bulk density (g/cm3) |
> 1.6 |
|
Conductivity (as dSm-1) |
8.2 |
FCO 1985 |
Heavy metal content (as mg/kg) |
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Lead |
100.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Copper |
300.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Nickel |
50.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Zinc |
1000.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Cadmium |
5.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Chromium |
50.00 (max) |
FCO 1985 |
Arsenic |
10.00 (max) |
TP/C/180 |
Mercury |
0.15 (max) |
TP/C/180 |