Problem

Black Urea as a solution

Nitrogen loss due to leaching.

The coating bonds with the NH4, protecting against leaching

Nitrogen loss due to volatization

The coating bonds with the NH4 and mineralized nitrogen, protecting against volatization

Extra cost of split applications of urea.

Black Urea releases nitrogen on a sustained basis during the growth cycle with one application.

Urea vs. other nitrogen-based fertilizers (CAN, AN, Ammonium sulphate, etc.)

Organic coating has chemical, physical and biological advantages

Poor uptake of nitrogen

Better uptake because the organic coating complexes with the N.

Fertilizer burn

The coating provides a buffer against fertilizer burn - reduces NH3.