Organic Compounds

Inorganic Compounds

Organic compounds are created by living organisms (of animal or vegetable origin) and therefore biological in nature.

Inorganic compounds are created by non-living natural processes (“human intervention”) and therefore mineral in nature.

Organic matter has a slower reaction rate, therefore allowing time for the formation of more complex products during the reaction.

Inorganic matter has a faster reaction rate.

Organic "Natural Mineral"

Inorganic "Chemical"

Made from the remains of plants and animals (eg: seaweed, blood and bone, manures) and/or natural minerals present in or produced by nature.

Formulated and man-made for specific purposes.

Do not pollute the land, water or the food we consume that’s grown in it.

May add traces of chemicals that can pollute the land, water or food the land produces.

Tend to contain a larger proportion of fibrous material which helps improve soil structure.

Can contain a high volume of nitrogen which can damage roots without significant water available.

Usually release their nutrients slowly over a longer period.

Can come in both instant and long-term “controlled release” options.

Produces healthy, chemical-free soils. There is scientific evidence of a close link between healthy soils and healthy produce including foods like fruits and vegetables.

Using artificial fertilisers and pesticides have been shown to poison soil. Poisoned soil produces substandard and even poisoned produce that have been scientifically linked to causing health problems. So while there may be more yields by apply chemicals, the final produce is lacking the micronutrients intended by nature and essential for building healthy bodies.