Tips to avoid Nitrogen leaching


Nitrate leaching is natural procedure. It occurs when nitrate leaves the soil in drainage water. Leaching also occurs when irrigation or rainfall carries nitrogen mostly in the nitrate form dropping through the soil profile. As nitrate moves below plant root systems, it constantly move downward and ultimately reaches to groundwater. When it remains in ground water, it does not create problem but once it comes into the ground water and mix with other fresh water bodies, it is harmful and becomes an environmental pollutant. 




Environmental scientists have signified that nitrate level in fresh water is an important pointer of effluence and there is stern need to devise policies by national and regional government to enhance water quality. Agriculturalists must be aware of the risk of leaching and they must manage their crops to reduce losses from their land.

There are a number of ways in which gardeners can minimize nitrate leaching.
-       It is necessary for grower to apply correct amount of fertilizer.
-       Fertilizers must be applied when same is needed by plants.
-       Growers must adopt proper irrigation management methods.
-       There is a need for good fertilizer planning for realistic yield goals.
-       Gardeners must use advanced technology to support best management practices such as software decision support tools.

Major possibility for leaching is in sandy soils during wet weather or under excessive irrigation, and following applications of quick-release nitrogen at high rates. Growers may lessen the impact of leaching by using slow-release nitrogen sources on high-sand-content soils or by using low rate applications of quick-release nitrogen sources. Leaching can also be condensed by limiting nitrogen applications when plants are not actively growing and/or during highly wet periods of the year.

To encapsulate, Nitrogen leaching from arable land to the marine environment is grave concern for environmentalist. It degrades the environment and adversely impacts on human health. Nitrogen leaching is major ways of nitrogen loss which results in groundwater adulteration or surface water eutrophication.


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