Using nature’s own nutrients: Of the many types of Organic plant nutrients available, most are some forms of animal manure or compost. Talborne’s fertilisers do not contain either, instead they are made by blending a mixture of nature’s own nutrients from plants, animal products and mineral deposits. High Value Nutrients: When compared with manure or compost-based fertilizers, Talborne Organics fertilisers for commercial farmers, growers, and home gardeners, typically contain 2 – 4 times more major nutrients (N: P: K), as well as significant amounts of minor (S, Ca, Mg) and micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, B plus). Because they are more concentrated, less fertiliser is required, which saves money on transport and application costs. Balanced and Formulated products: The Nutrients in manure-based fertilizers are determined by the animals’ diet, so the basic major (N: P: K), minor and micronutrients do not vary much after they are composted.  For example, manures usually contain a lot of Phosphate, and the high applications required to supply sufficient Nitrogen for crop demand, can lead to excess Phosphate, soil imbalances and poor crop yields. With the Talborne organic fertilizers, if your plants don’t require one of these nutrients, like Nitrogen, Phosphate or Potassium, you can choose a product that meets your crops needs. Fit for purpose: Animal manure or chicken litter fertilisers from intensive commercial farms often contain high levels of salts, volatile Nitrogen (Urea, Ammonia and Nitrate) and other forms of residues like growth stimulants and antibiotics. Because of the high quantities applied, these can build up in soils to represent serious problems over time, which may impede soil health or require expensive soil remediation. If compost is made from poor quality components, with too low a Nitrogen content, the high Carbon:Nitrogen ratio can create nitrogen negative symptoms in crops as microbes feed on the available Nitrogen to decompose the Carbon, leaving crops yellow, stunted, and unproductive on the land.