BENEFITS PALM BUNCH ASH

Palm oil mill waste as a source of potassium fertilizer on plant research has been conducted bunch ash utilization of palm oil mill waste as a source of potassium for rice . Bunch ash containing at 18.48 % K2O , 3.51 % Mg , 2.40 % Ca , and 1.95 % P2O5 . Based on the nutrient content of K , giving 325 kg / ha bunch ash is equivalent to giving 100 kg / ha KCl . Field experiments conducted in Ciparay , at 672 m altitude above sea level , from October 1998 to March 1999 .

     Research using randomized block design with seven treatments and three replications . The treatment consisted of a dose bunch ash 81.25 ; 162.50 ; 243.75 ; 325 , and 406.25 kg / ha KCl at a dose of 100 kg / ha , and control . The results showed that administration of a dose bunch ash on 406.25 kg / ha gave the highest yield of the production , the production of components ( number of panicles / clump , number of grains / panicle , and weight of 1000 grains ( grain pithy ) , the content of K in plants and dry weight plant . During the experiments conducted bunch ash administration at a dose 325 kg / ha can replace inorganic fertilizer KCl 100 kg / ha KCl .
       The results of this study provide benefits to rice production and protecting the environment . Management effectiveness bunch ash as a source of potassium fertilizer need to be supported by government policies .

Benefits bunch ash

Bunch ash is the result of slowly ashing of janjangan empty inside the incinerator . Bunch ash production is approximately 0.5 % of TBS . Bunch ash has kandunganhara Potassium ( K ) is high and can be used as a substitute for fertilizer MOP . One kilo gram bunch ash is equivalent to 0.6 kg of MOP .
Bunch ash application aims to replace MOP fertilizer and as a liming material to raise the soil pH . The results showed that fertilization with a bunch ash on peat soil fertilization is more effective than the MOP .

Guidelines for Preparation of dosage Fertilization
Combination of Organic Fertilizers And Chemicals
The properties of bunch ash , namely :

  Highly alkaline ( pH = 12 ) .
   Very hygroscopic ( readily absorbs moisture from the air ) .
   Irritating hands of employees ( causing itching and aggravate the wound ) .
   Nutrients contained in it is very easily soluble in water .
because the properties of the bunch ash , then a fast bunch ash should be applied ( may not be stored long ) , storage should be good ( in a plastic bag , not directly in burlap sacks ) and was always treated with caution .

Applications are prioritized for areas bunch ash peat / acid soil . On peat soils , in addition to the TM bunch ash is also given to the TBM in the 2nd and 3rd . In the mineral soil , bunch ash is only given to TM .
For peat soils and acid soils acid - sulphate , bunch ash is given each year . For acid soil areas not acid - sulphate ( pH 4-5 ) , bunch ash is given only once in 6 months .

Oil palm empty fruit bunches as solid waste can be burned and the resulting ash bunches . The ash turned out to contain 30-40 % K2O , P2O5 7 % , 9% and 3 % CaO MgO . It also contains micro-nutrients that 1,200 ppm Fe , 1000 ppm Mn , 400 ppm Zn and 100 ppm Cu .
Overview As that plant processing 1,200 tons of palm oil with TBS / day will produce bunch ash of 10.8 % , or approximately 129.6 tons of ash / day , equivalent to 5.8 tons of KCL , 2.2 tonnes and 0.7 tonnes of TSP kiserite . with the addition of certain polymers can be prepared in bunches ash fertilizer granules K2O levels of 30-38 % with a pH of 8-9

          KCL fertilizer scarcity which is often faced by growers can be overcome by replacing it using gray cluster . The cost of production was lower than the price of fertilizer KCL .

Organic Vs. Chemical

Organic Fertilizer Vs. Chemical

 

 

For organic gardeners, the key to growing quality vegetables and fruits, long-lasting ornamental shrubs and trees and abundant quantities of flowers, is creating soil that is rich in nutrients and humus. The overall viability and fertility of the soil, instead of applying fertilizer as a quick fix, lies at the heart of what organic gardening is all about.

However organic gardeners, like all gardeners, must start someplace. Your soil might be deficient when it comes to certain nutrients. Its soil structure might not be good. The pH level might be too low or too high. Unless you are fortunate enough to have perfect soil, you will need to do some work in order for it to provide you with ideal conditions for gardening.

Organic Vs. Chemical

Numerous organic materials work as both soil conditioners and fertilizers by feeding both plants and soil. That is one of the more important and distinctive differences between an organic approach and chemical approach towards fertilizing and soil care. Mineral salts are contained in soluble chemical fertilizers that can be absorbed quickly by plant roots. However, those salts don’t provide a source of food for earthworms and soil microorganisms, and even earthworms will be repelled due to the soil being acidified. Over time, soil that is only treated with synthetic chemical fertilizers will lose the critical living organisms and organic matter that help with building quality soil. As water-holding capacity diminishes and soil structure declines, an increasing amount of chemical fertilizer that gets applied leaches through the soil. This in turn results in an ever-increasing amount of chemicals being needed to stimulate growth of plants. When organic fertilizers are used, your soil being thrown into this type of crisis condition is avoided.
The manufacturing process of a majority of chemical fertilizers is dependent on nonrenewable resources, like natural gas and coal. Others are manufactured through the use of acids to treat rock minerals so that they are made more soluble. Fortunately, an increasing number of organic fertilizers are becoming available in the marketplace. Those products are made out of mined rock minerals or natural animal and plant materials. However, the national standards distinguishing and defining organic fertilizers versus chemical fertilizers are complex, so it can be difficult being certain that a commercial fertilizer product that is labeled as “organic” really contains only natural and safe ingredients. Search for products that are labeled “low analysis,” “slow release” and “natural organic.” Be very cautious of any products that are labeled organic with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) ratio of over 15. Ask he owner of a reputable garden center to recommend brands of fertilizers meeting organic standards.

How To Use Organic Fertilizers 

If you happen to be a gardener wanting to switch to organic fertilizers from chemical ones, you may be afraid that it will be less convenient and more complicated to use organic materials compared to premixed chemical fertilizers. However, this is not true. Blends of organic fertilizers can be as effective and convenient as blended synthetic fertilizers can. Your plants don’t need to be organically custom fed unless you enjoy this activity. So although some experts might spread some bone meal around tomatoes plants at planting time, and some bone meal when they are about to blossom, a majority of gardeners are satisfied applying general organic fertilizer one to two times throughout their gardens.
Convenient products such as liquid seaweed and organic dehydrated organic cow manure pellets make fertilizing containers and houseplants easy as well. (Fish emulsion should not be used indoors, however, due to its strong odor. It should be saved for garden plants and outdoor containers.)
If you would like to use a plant-specific approach with your fertilizing, various specialty organic fertilizers can be used. They are available from mail order companies in addition to most good home and garden centers. There is everything from rose fertilizer and organic tomato mixes to specific organic fertilizers mixes created especially for containers, heavy bloom production, lawns and transplants.
Custom mixes can also be made for addressing the specific needs of your plants. For instance, for nitrogen sources you can use fish meal, chicken feather meal, blood meal, composted chicken manure, bat guano or bird guano. Greensand and kelp are good potassium organic sources and a good phosphorus source is bonemeal.