Urea fertilizer is a widely used nitrogen fertilizer with a high nitrogen content (around 46%) that promotes plant growth, especially green leafy parts and shoots. It is an organic compound, carbonic acid diamide (chemical formula CO(NH2)2), produced from ammonia and carbon dioxide, and available in solid crystal or granular forms, or as a liquid. While highly effective for plant nutrition, urea can be prone to nitrogen loss through volatilization if not incorporated into the soil.
Key Properties and Uses
Nitrogen Source: Urea is a rich source of nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health, contributing to vitamin and protein development.
Physical Form: It is often sold as solid, white, odorless crystals, typically in a granular or spherical (prilled) shape.