{"id":20125,"date":"2026-06-22T12:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alqawafel.com\/?p=20125"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:46:26","slug":"what-is-urea-fertilizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alqawafel.com\/ru\/what-is-urea-fertilizer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Urea Fertilizer? Uses, Benefits, and Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When a farmer stands in front of a fertilizer shelf, one name comes up in every season: urea. This fertilizer carries decades of agricultural success behind it is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer in the world, containing the highest nitrogen concentration of any solid fertilizer. But the questions that follow are always the same: what does urea actually do for plants? Is it suitable for all crops? And what are the safe application rates that won&#8217;t damage your plants?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At Al-Qawafel, we see many farmers using urea incorrectly adding large quantities under the assumption that more nitrogen means better growth, only to find their plants wilting or suffering from fertilizer burn. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about urea fertilizer: its chemical composition, its types, its benefits and risks, and practical, science-backed application tips drawn from 30 years of experience across 40 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What Is Urea Fertilizer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urea fertilizer is one of the most well-known and widely used nitrogen fertilizers in the world, known chemically as <\/span><b>carbamide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its defining characteristic is its concentrated nitrogen content \u00a0 <\/span><b>46% nitrogen, the<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highest of any solid nitrogen fertilizer commercially available.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">\u0425\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u0441\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432<\/span>.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urea is an organic compound with the chemical formula <\/span><b>CO(NH\u2082)\u2082<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is manufactured industrially through the reaction of carbon dioxide with anhydrous ammonia at a pressure temperature of approximately 176.5\u00b0C. Its key physical properties are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A solid, colorless, odorless substance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Highly soluble in water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Strongly hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Source and Production<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urea fertilizer is produced synthetically in industrial facilities, where ammonia and carbon dioxide gases are combined under specific temperature and pressure conditions to form solid granules that are easy to package and transport. It is distinct from the naturally occurring urea found in animal urine \u00a0 manufactured urea is produced at high concentrations optimized for plant nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Is &#8220;Urea&#8221; the Same as &#8220;Fertilizer&#8221;?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In agricultural contexts, urea means concentrated nitrogen fertilizer. In medical contexts, urea is a natural compound excreted in urine. The key distinction is that agricultural urea is a synthetic industrial product designed specifically for plant nutrition \u00a0 it is not an organic material, despite what the name might suggest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Types of Urea Fertilizer on the Market<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urea fertilizer is available in several forms, each with different application methods and effects:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea Type<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u041e\u043f\u0438\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Best Use<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Granular urea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Large granules, easy to broadcast by hand or machine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Soil application, broadcasting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Prilled urea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Small, fine granules, fast-dissolving<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Foliar spray, fertigation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Liquid urea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Ready-to-use solution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Drip irrigation and foliar spray systems<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Coated urea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Encapsulated with slow-release materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Controlled-release fertilization, perennial crops<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>SABIC Urea Types (Saudi Arabia)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is one of the largest urea fertilizer producers in the region. Its main urea products include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>SABIC Granular Urea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large granules, ideal for direct field application in open farmland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>SABIC Prilled Urea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fine granules, suited for foliar spray and rapid dissolution in irrigation water.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>SABIC Coated Urea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Advanced slow-release nitrogen technology for extended feeding over the growing season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What Urea Does for Plants: Benefits and Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The real value of urea fertilizer lies in its direct influence on plant growth and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Benefits of Urea Fertilizer (46% N)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Highest nitrogen concentration available:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At 46% N, urea delivers roughly double the nitrogen per kilogram compared to fertilizers like ammonium sulfate, reducing transport and storage costs significantly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u0421\u0442\u0438\u043c\u0443\u043b\u0438\u0440\u0443\u0435\u0442 \u0432\u0435\u0433\u0435\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increases leaf size, improves canopy density, and deepens the green color of foliage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Enhances photosynthesis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nitrogen is a core component of chlorophyll, directly boosting the plant&#8217;s capacity to produce carbohydrates from sunlight.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Increases crop yield:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Particularly effective for leafy crops and cereals \u00a0 wheat, corn, and rice all respond strongly to urea applications.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Strengthens root systems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promotes root development and increases the root system&#8217;s capacity to absorb nutrients and water.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Improves fruit quality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increases fruit size and quality, translating directly into better economic returns for the farmer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Fast-dissolving:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dissolves quickly in water and is readily absorbed after conversion in the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Al-Qawafel insight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The smart farmer considers soil condition and crop type before applying urea. We never recommend large single applications \u00a0 split dosing across multiple applications prevents nitrogen loss through volatilization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea for Trees and Date Palms<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Trees and date palms benefit significantly from urea, especially during active growth periods. Nitrogen from urea contributes to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Vigorous new leaf and branch growth, increasing the tree&#8217;s productive biomass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Improved fruit quality in citrus, date palms, and other fruit trees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Enhanced disease resistance and tolerance of environmental stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Al-Qawafel tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When fertilizing date palms and fruit trees, distribute the total dose across 2\u20133 split applications during the growing season. Never place the fertilizer directly against the trunk \u00a0 this causes burn.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea for Citrus<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Citrus trees require nitrogen in moderate amounts and respond well to urea at the right stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In early tree development: stimulates vegetative growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At the flowering stage: supports flower formation and fruit set<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">During fruit development: improves fruit size and quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Throughout the season: helps reduce premature fruit drop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Application Guide: When and How to Use Urea<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Best Timing for Urea Application<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>At the start of the growing season<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: before planting or at the onset of plant growth, to supply the nitrogen needed for initial canopy development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>During the vegetative growth phase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: when the plant is growing rapidly and building new tissues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>During light rainfall periods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: moisture helps dissolve and integrate the fertilizer into the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Just before irrigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: this ensures better nitrogen absorption and reduces volatilization losses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Using Urea in Summer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Avoid applying urea during peak summer heat. High temperatures accelerate the volatilization of nitrogen as ammonia gas, significantly reducing fertilizer efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If summer application is unavoidable:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Apply in the early morning or after sunset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Reduce the dose compared to cooler seasons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Irrigate immediately after application to fix nitrogen in the soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use organic mulch (such as straw) to reduce surface evaporation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Application Methods<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Soil application (broadcasting and incorporation):<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Calculate the correct dose based on soil analysis and crop type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Distribute granules evenly across the soil surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Incorporate the fertilizer into the top 5\u201310 cm of soil to minimize volatilization loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Irrigate immediately to dissolve the fertilizer and drive it into the root zone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Foliar spray application:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foliar urea delivers rapid results and can achieve 70\u2013100% nitrogen use efficiency. For correct application:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use prilled urea with a biuret content below 1%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Spray in the early morning or evening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Avoid spraying in high heat or direct sunlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Add a surfactant to improve leaf absorption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Recommended Dose per Tree<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The following are indicative rates actual doses vary by tree age, species, and soil condition:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 37.6871%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 48.2599%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tree Age<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.2042%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Recommended Urea Dose<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.2599%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Young trees (1\u20133 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.2042%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.25\u20130.5 kg per tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.2599%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Established trees (3\u20137 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.2042%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.5\u20131 kg per tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.2599%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Mature trees (7+ years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.2042%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">1\u20132 kg per tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea vs. DAP: Key Differences<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Nutrient content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">18% N, 46% P\u2082O\u2085<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">46% N only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Primary use<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Root development and flowering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Vegetative growth (leaves and stems)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Timing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Applied before planting or at early growth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Applied at vegetative growth onset<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Relatively more expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Highly economical per nitrogen unit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea vs. Nitrate Fertilizers: Key Differences<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 58.7152%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.2871%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 41.4773%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urea<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 47.9482%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Nitrate Fertilizer<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2871%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Nitrogen form<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4773%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Amide (requires soil conversion)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.9482%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Nitrate (directly plant-available)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2871%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Absorption speed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4773%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Slow (1\u20133 days for conversion)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.9482%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Very fast<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2871%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Volatilization risk<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4773%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">High in alkaline and hot soils<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.9482%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2871%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Salt index<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4773%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">74 (relatively low)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.9482%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">104 (high)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2871%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Best suited for<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4773%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Clay soils and flood irrigation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.9482%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sandy and desert soils<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Risks of Incorrect Urea Use<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Despite its many benefits, improper urea application causes serious damage:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Plant burn:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large doses or fertilizer placed near roots and leaves causes direct tissue burn.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Soil acidification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excessive, repeated use lowers soil pH over time, reducing long-term soil fertility, reducing long-term soil fertility and contributing to salt accumulation in the root zone &#8211;<\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/alqawafel.com\/ru\/fertilizers-that-treat-soil-salinity\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn how to treat fertilizer-induced soil salinity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Nitrogen volatilization loss:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Urea applied to warm soil surfaces without incorporation loses a significant proportion of its nitrogen content as ammonia gas before it can be absorbed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Air pollution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from unmanaged urea applications contribute to greenhouse gas accumulation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Disruption of flowering and fruit set:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Urea applied during the flowering period of vegetables and fruit crops can impair pollination and fruit set.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Increased susceptibility to fungal diseases:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excess nitrogen elevates protein and amino acid levels in plant tissue, making plants more attractive targets for insect pests and fungal pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Best-Practice Tips for Urea Fertilization<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Analyze your soil first.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never apply urea without knowing your soil&#8217;s actual nitrogen status \u00a0 it may already have sufficient nitrogen and require no addition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Incorporate into the soil.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never broadcast urea on the surface and leave it. Mix it into the top soil layer to minimize volatilization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Keep away from roots and foliage.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply urea in the zone surrounding the plant&#8217;s roots \u00a0 in furrows or shallow trenches \u00a0 never directly against the trunk or stem.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Do not mix with alkaline fertilizers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid combining urea with lime or any alkaline soil amendment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Do not irrigate immediately after soil application.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allow time for the fertilizer to interact with the soil before watering.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Respect the recommended dose.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over-application causes plant burn and environmental contamination.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Time your application correctly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best window is the beginning of the growing season or during the active vegetative growth phase.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Store properly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep urea in a cool, dry place away from moisture to prevent clumping and product degradation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Which is better for foliar spray urea or nitrate?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Urea is superior for foliar application. Its small molecular size allows it to cross cell membranes rapidly \u00a0 absorption can begin within 30 minutes of spraying. Nitrate fertilizers take longer and are generally less effective as foliar applications. Nitrate is better suited for soil application, particularly for crops that need a rapid nitrogen boost.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Can urea be mixed with NPK fertilizers?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. Urea can be combined with NPK fertilizers such as superphosphate and potassium sulfate. However, do not mix urea directly with alkaline fertilizers (such as lime) or with phosphoric acid.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How long does urea take to show results?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the soil, urea takes approximately 1\u20133 days to hydrolyze via the enzyme urease, converting first to ammonium and then to nitrate \u00a0 the form plants absorb. In some conditions this process can take up to 7 days. Foliar urea acts significantly faster, with absorption beginning within 30 minutes to 1 hour of application.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urea fertilizer is the crown of nitrogen fertilization \u00a0 the most concentrated and most cost-effective nitrogen source available. But using it well requires understanding. It is not enough to simply buy urea; you need to know what it does for plants, when to apply it, how to apply it, and in what quantity \u00a0 so that your crops benefit without your plants burning or your soil degrading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At Al-Qawafel, we supply the best urea fertilizer types from verified sources and provide free consultations to determine the right dosage for your land and crop. Our team of agronomists follows up with you at every step to ensure maximum yield at minimum cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the Al-Qawafel team today at <\/span><b>alqawafel.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or visit your nearest branch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a farmer stands in front of a fertilizer shelf, one name comes up in every season: urea. 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