Nowadays, spreading fertiliser is not appreciated by the operator, but is increasingly essential for the health of the field or lawn.
In fact, fertilising the land has been carried out for a very long time. Until the middle of the last century, only organic fertilisers were used, as they were more than sufficient to suit the needs of the agricultural land.
Since the 1950s, however, the demand of chemical fertilisers has been increasing, and consequently it has also increased the demand of new spreading tools.
Technological development has therefore led to the creation of different fertiliser spreaders to offer ever higher performance, including trailer spreaders.
This type of fertiliser spreader consists of a trolley with a compartment or hopper, and two wheels with treads for transport.
Operating the machine is quite simple; the trolley is equipped with holes that allow the fertiliser to fall, thanks to the force of gravity, downwards. Before it hits the ground, however, the fertiliser passes through a rotating plate that throws it evenly over the soil.
These trolleys can be conveniently towed by riding-on mowers via a rear hitch, saving the Operator a great deal of effort and allowing much quicker operations.
Fertilisation is one of the main procedures used to increase soil fertility.
It consists of a procedure that provides the soil with the necessary nutrients to improve its fertility and meet the nutritional needs of crops.
Thus, regular fertilisation enables healthy and strong plant development.
But why does fertiliser help plants?
Plants absorb all the most important nutrients from the soil for being able to produce leaves, flowers or fruit.
Over time, however, the soil becomes depleted of these substances, causing pale foliage and slowed growth. It is precisely to avoid this issue that it is recommended regular fertilisation so that the plants can develop in healthy and lush.
Here are some of the most important nutrients for plant development: