Description of Enhanced-Efficiency Fertilizers for Use in Vegetable Production
Urea-formaldehyde slow-release fertilizer.
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Carson, Luther, and Monica Ozores-Hampton. 2014. “Description of Enhanced-Efficiency Fertilizers for Use in Vegetable Production: HS1247/HS1247, 10/2014”. EDIS 2014 (8). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1247-2014.

Abstract

In response to the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Florida Restoration Act of 1999, a series of best management practices (BMPs) was implemented to improve surface and ground water quality. BMPs are cultural practices that, when implemented as a plan, help reduce the environmental impact of production while maintaining yield and quality. One of these BMPs includes the use of controlled-release fertilizer, which is an enhanced-efficiency fertilizer. This publication describes the common enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and the factors affecting their use in Florida vegetable production. This 9-page fact sheet was written by Luther Carson and Monica Ozores-Hampton, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2014.

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