Multinutrient fertilizers
Multinutrient fertilizers contain two or more of the nutrients N, P and K and in some cases small amounts of sulfur, magnesium and trace elements like boron may be added. There are two types of multinutrient fertilizers. One type, known as a blended fertilizer, is simply a mixture of individual fertilizers. Because the individual fertilizers are used in their commercially produced form, they may be of different sizes and densities and after blending may separate out during transport and spreading. This results in an uneven distribution of the nutrient elements and uneven crop growth.
The other type of multinutrient fertilizer is a granular fertilizer where each granule contains the nutrients in the ratio required. They are made by mixing the individual nutrient salts, like ammonium nitrate, an ammonium phosphate and potassium chloride to create a slurry in a large vessel, known as a granulator. On drying, the granules have a moisture content of approximately 0.5% and may then be coated with a water-repelling material to prevent further moisture absorption. This improves storage life and enhances flow of the granules when they are being spread mechanically. These fertilizers are known as compound or sometimes as complex fertilizers.
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