Plant Nutrients & Fertilizer Solutions
Plants require essential nutrients for healthy growth, higher yields, and improved quality. These nutrients are supplied through soil, water, and fertilizers, and are classified into macronutrients, micronutrients, and specialty nutrients based on plant requirements.
Essential Plant Nutrients
Macronutrients
Required in large quantities for plant growth:
Nitrogen (N): Promotes leafy growth and chlorophyll formation
Phosphorus (P): Supports root development, flowering, and energy transfer
Potassium (K): Enhances disease resistance, water regulation, and fruit quality
Secondary Nutrients
Calcium (Ca): Strengthens cell walls and improves nutrient uptake
Magnesium (Mg): Essential for photosynthesis
Sulphur (S): Important for protein formation and enzyme activity
Micronutrients
Required in small amounts but essential for plant health:
Boron, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Chlorine
Types of Fertilizers
1. Organic Fertilizers
Natural products derived from plant or animal sources.
Examples: Farmyard manure, compost, vermicompost, bone meal, oil cakes.
2. Inorganic (Chemical) Fertilizers
Manufactured fertilizers supplying specific nutrients:
Urea
Ammonium Sulphate
Single & Triple Super Phosphate
Potassium Chloride
Trusted Fertilizer Distribution and Mixing Services
Powering Productivity Through Trusted Partnerships
MARKETFED is a vital pillar for Kerala’s agriculture, ensuring farmers have seamless access to high-quality essentials. As a state-level apex federation, we are a premier wholesale distributor of fertilizers, partnering with national giants like IFFCO and FACT to deliver reliable nutrients to every corner of the state.
Fertilizer Categories
Straight Fertilizers
Supply one major nutrient
Examples:
Urea, Ammonium Sulphate, Single Super Phosphate, Potassium Chloride
Complex Fertilizers
Contain two or more nutrients chemically combined
Examples:
NPK 15:15:15
NPK 17:17:17
NPK 10:26:26
NPK 20:20:0
Mixed Fertilizers
Physical mixtures of fertilizers supplying multiple nutrients
Examples:
NPK 10:10:10
NPK 12:8:12
NPK 15:10:6
Water Soluble Fertilizers
Highly efficient fertilizers easily absorbed by plants, ideal for drip irrigation and foliar application.
Examples:
NPK 19:19:19 – Balanced nutrition
NPK 12:61:0 – Root development
NPK 0:52:34 – Flowering & fruiting
Potassium Nitrate (13:0:45)
Calcium Nitrate
Specialty & Nano Fertilizers
Advanced nutrient solutions for higher efficiency and sustainability:
Nano Urea, Nano DAP, Nano Zinc
Chelated Micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu)
Magnesium & Boron-based formulations
These improve nutrient uptake, reduce fertilizer consumption, and enhance crop yield.
Bio-Fertilizers
Eco-friendly microbial products that improve soil fertility naturally:
Rhizobium
Azotobacter
Azospirillum
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
