Chemical fertilizers are made by chemical and/or physical methods that contains one or several nutrients needed for crop growth. It is a quick-acting fertilizer. It dissolves easily after application and quickly absorbed by plants. However, it needs to be replenished frequently to maintain the fertilizer effect, and improper application can easily cause damage to the plants.

Organic fertilizers also known as "natural fertilizers", appear in the form of organic matter and are formed by the natural decay in living organisms. Organic fertilizers can pelletize the soil, improve soil aeration and fertility retention, and the soil will become more fertile.