
27/03/2024
CHICOLA: 10 POWERFUL WAYS IT BEATS THE DROUGHT!
Here are 10 ways in which Chicola Organic Fertiliser can help small and large-scale farmers combat drought in Zambia:
1. Improved Water Retention: Organic fertilizers like Chicola improve soil structure, promoting better water infiltration and reducing runoff. This allows crops to access and retain more moisture during dry periods.
2. Enhanced Nutrient Availability: Chicola can improve the availability of nutrients in the soil, allowing plants to take up water more efficiently. Stronger plants are better equipped to handle drought stress.
3. Promotes Soil Microbes: Organic matter in Chicola Organice Fertilizer feeds beneficial soil microbes. These microbes improve soil health and structure, further enhancing water retention and nutrient uptake.
4. Reduced Soil Erosion: Healthy soil with good organic matter content, fostered by Chicola, is less susceptible to erosion from wind and heavy rains. This helps conserve precious topsoil and moisture.
5. Slow and Steady Nutrient Release: Organic fertilizers release nutrients slowly over time, reducing the risk of leaching during heavy rains common at the beginning of the rainy season. This ensures nutrients are available to plants throughout the growing cycle, even during dry spells.
6. Improved Seed Germination: Organic matter in Chicola fertilizer can create a more favorable environment for seed germination and early plant establishment. This is crucial during droughts when even establishing seedlings can be challenging.
7. Increased Drought Tolerance: Studies suggest that organically fertilized plants may develop deeper root systems to access more soil moisture during droughts.
8. Reduced Dependence on Chemical Fertilizers: Overuse of chemical fertilizers can harm soil health in the long run. Chicola offers a sustainable alternative, promoting long-term soil health and resilience against drought.
9. Improved Crop Quality: Healthy crops grown with organic fertilizers like Chicola tend to have higher yields and better quality produce, even during droughts.
10. Potential for Cost Savings: By reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and improving water efficiency, Chicola Organic Fertilizer can offer cost savings to farmers in the long run.
Remember, consistent use of organic fertilizers like Chicola Organic Fertilizer builds soil health over time, leading to greater drought resilience for Zambian farms.
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Greenveld Enterprise is the supplier of Chicola Organic Fertiliser and Agri Lime
Location: Office No 1 at 10A Twin Palm Road, Cheshire Homes
Kabulonga, Lusaka
Phone: +260 977 985 364