Pros and Cons of Granular and Liquid Fertilizers
There are several ways to categorize fertilizers. One logical way to look at them is as “granulars” and “liquids.” For the purposes of this comparison, anhydrous ammonia (technically a liquid) will not be considered.
(Jo Windmann)
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