1. Leeching happens: Inorganic fertilizers contain nutrients that have been broken down already into the most basic of its components for easy absorption by the plants. Yet, it can also be washed away easily when watering or irrigating the plants. This is called leeching.

Leeching happens very often as you water your plants. Hence, a lot of the fertilizer goes to waste. Nitrogen is one of the elements that easily get washed away since it usually settles below the roots of the plants quickly. This is called leeching, and it happens very often. When you’re using inorganic fertilizers you need to pay special attention to the roots of the plant when you’re watering it and not over water the area so that you’re not encouraging the leeching of the nutrients in the soil.

2. Some are not affordable: Generally, inorganic fertilizers are inexpensive. Yet, some specially formulated inorganic fertilizers come at a cost that are considerably higher than most.

3. Accumulation of toxic waste: Inorganic fertilizers are not entirely composed of the nutrients needed by the plants. It also contains salts and other compounds. These are not absorbed by the plants so they are left behind in the soil and build up over time.

When found in large amounts in the soils, these compounds can alter the chemistry of the soil that makes it less ideal for planting. Often times, the soil needs to be neutralized using other substances to return it to a normal state that is suitable for planting.

Furthermore, these toxic compounds may also get washed away when you water your plants and seep into groundwater. It has been reported that the toxic wastes from fertilizers contaminating the water we drink is bad for the health.

4. Too much is not a good thing

Fertilizers are good sources of nutrients for plants. However, too much of it can also be harmful to the plants. Applying the fertilizer directly to the plants may burn the delicate plant structures such as the roots. This could affect the over-all development of the plant. Inorganic fertilizers have both good and bad points. Should you consider using them, better maximize and the advantages and try to prevent all its avoidable disadvantages.